Due to their size and relative ease to grow, sunflowers have always been a fun plant to grow. Sunflower Solar Eclipse however takes this to the next level with its breathtaking flowering display reminiscent of a solar eclipse. This hardy annual fits well with cottage and wildlife garden displays and also looks great as a cut flower.Sow March to May. Sow thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 30cm (12in) apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination usually takes around 21 days.Alternatively, you can sow indoors in late winter/early spring for earlier flowering. Sow individually into 7.5cm (3in) pots at 20-30C (68-86F). When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost. When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart.Product Specifications:. Position: Full Sun. Height: Up to 180cm when fully established. Spread: Up to 50cm when fully established. Supplied as 1 packet of Sunflower Solar Eclipse seeds co