Johnsons Sunflower Titan Seeds, Huge colourful blooms full of pollen and nectar. If pests are a problem, start indoors.

For outdoor sowing When March to May. Where In a prepared seed bed in flowering position. How Sow 2 seeds together with 45cm between pairs. Cover lightly with 1.5cm of soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 14-21 days. Care Remove weaker seedlings leaving one per position. Seedlings removed can be transplanted 45cm apart. Flowers June to September. For indoor sowing When March to May. Where In individual pots of seed compost. How Sow singly, cover with 1.5cm of compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Care Gradually acclimatise plants to outside conditions from late May onwards (avoid frosts). Transplant 45cm apart in flowering position. Flowers June to September.

A goliath with flower heads reaching up to 60cm across, providing a genuine banquet for hungry bees and butterflies as well as seeds for birds in autumn.

Sow time: Mar-May
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Sep