Sunflower Soluna Mix Seed

A compact branching sunflower mix with bright pollen free blooms ideal for borders, containers and long lasting cut flowers.  

 

Sunflower Soluna Mix is a beautifully compact and branching sunflower blend that produces a generous display of bright pollen free blooms in warm summer shades. The flowers appear in rich tones of gold, lemon, bronze and soft orange, creating a lively and cheerful show that lasts throughout the season. Each plant forms multiple stems, giving a long succession of blooms that stand out beautifully in borders and containers.

 

This versatile variety is bred for tidy growth and reliable flowering, making it ideal for smaller gardens or for adding height and colour without overwhelming surrounding plants. The pollen free blooms are perfect for cutting, as they stay clean indoors and last well in arrangements. Their branching habit ensures a steady supply of fresh flowers for vases and displays.

 

The plants thrive in sunny positions and develop strong stems that hold the blooms upright even in breezy conditions. Their compact nature makes them suitable for patio pots, raised beds and mixed borders, where they bring a warm summer glow and attract bees and butterflies.

 

Sunflower Soluna Mix is an excellent choice for gardeners who want the beauty of sunflowers in a manageable size, with long lasting colour and a generous flowering habit.

 

Seed Qty Approx 20 

 

Sow March to May indoors

Germination 7 to 14 days at 15 to 20°C

Soil and Position Fertile free draining soil in full sun

Height and Spread 60 to 90 cm tall, 40 to 60 cm spread

Flowering July to October

 

Sowing instructions

Sow seeds individually in small pots of moist free draining compost and cover lightly with soil. Maintain gentle warmth and keep the compost evenly moist until seedlings appear. Harden off gradually and plant out after the last frost in a sunny sheltered position. For direct sowing, place seeds in prepared soil once the weather has warmed.

 

Grow and maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells and feed occasionally to support strong flowering. Remove spent blooms to encourage continued production. Provide a sunny open position for the best colour and stem strength. Plants are naturally compact and branching, requiring little support.

 

Uses and benefits

Compact branching plants ideal for borders and containers

Bright pollen free blooms in warm summer shades

Excellent for cutting with long lasting clean flowers

Attracts bees and butterflies

Long flowering season with generous colour

 

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