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Sunflower 'Claret' Seeds
Helianthus annuus 'Claret'
Deep, rich and bold sunflowers for your garden. Sunflower Claret is perfect for adding a bold and modern touch to borders or containers. Its blooms have an enticing metallic sheen that makes an eye-catching addition to any garden. When used in cut flower arrangements, these sunflowers also add a striking point of difference paired with cherry reds, pinks and lilacs.
Approx 20 seeds
- Needs Extra Care
- Sun Loving
- Cut Flowers
- Pollinator-Friendly
Sunflower 'Claret' Seeds – Quick Growing Guide
Sunflower 'Claret' seeds produce striking deep red flowers ideal for UK gardens. Sow from March to June. They thrive in full sun with well-drained soil and require regular watering. Perfect for cut flowers and adding vibrant colour to beds or containers.
How to Sow, Grow and Harvest Sunflower 'Claret' Seeds
- Sow:Mar–Jun
- Germination:7–14 days
- Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, support tall stems
- Water:Keep soil moist but not waterlogged
- Harvest:Cut flowers when blooms open fully
- Best for:Beds, pots, cut flower displays
These bold sunflowers bring a modern, eye-catching splash of colour to your garden. Their rich claret petals add a unique twist to traditional sunflower displays and are perfect for cutting to brighten your home. Easy to grow and rewarding, they thrive in most light conditions and attract pollinators.
Delivered within 2–3 working days. On its own, this packet ships letterbox delivery at £2.95. Fits through a standard letterbox, so no one needs to be home.
Delivery is priced on the size of your whole order, so adding more may move it into the next band:
- Letterbox delivery — small orders
- £2.95
- Standard delivery — most orders
- £4.50
- Large delivery — large orders
- £9.50
- Free delivery (orders £30 and over)
- Free
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Grow in Your Garden
Sunflower 'Claret' – Deep Red Cut Flowers
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How to Grow
Sunflower 'Claret' seeds are best sown outdoors in a sunny spot after the last frost, typically between March and June. They thrive in well-drained soil and grow into tall plants with deep red blooms ideal for cutting.
Sowing
Sow one seed per hole in damp, well-drained soil and cover lightly. Keep the soil warm and sunny to encourage strong germination during the sowing months of March to June.
Growing
Once seedlings emerge, thin them to allow enough space for growth, as they can reach heights suited to a 40 cm pot or garden bed. This spacing helps support their tall stature and vibrant flower development from June to October.
Plant care
Water Sunflower 'Claret' regularly to maintain moist but not waterlogged soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and enjoy fresh cut flowers throughout the growing season from June to October.
About Sunflower 'Claret'
Pollinator-friendly, suitable for pots and borders, vibrant deep red flowers, ideal for cut flowers, grows well in most light conditions
- Needs Extra Care
- Sun Loving
- Cut Flowers
- Pollinator-Friendly
Eventual height & spread
0.5m
1.5m
History of Sunflower 'Claret'
Sunflowers have a rich history, used by American Indian tribes for food, oil, dye, and ceremonies. The sturdy stalks were also valued as building materials. Growing these seeds continues that tradition of beauty and utility.
| Other Names | Helianthus annuus 'Claret' |
|---|---|
| Pet/Baby Safe | Pet + Baby Safe |
FAQs
Typically up to 1.5–2 metres tall.
Sow from March to June. Seedlings usually appear in 7–14 days. Watering: keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Yes, they thrive in large pots or containers with good drainage. It is suited to beds, pots and cut flower displays. It is an annual, completing its whole life in one season, so sow again the following year.
Yes — this is a straightforward packet to give, and what makes it work as a gift is mostly timing. Sowing runs March to June, so a packet given inside that window can go straight in, and one given outside it keeps perfectly well until the season comes round.
There are approximately 20 seeds in the packet. On effort it looks after itself, which matters if you are giving it to someone new to growing. It suits beds, pots and cut flower displays, so it works for a small space as well as a garden.
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