Thompson & Morgan Sunflower maximiliani Early Bird 20 seed

A hardy perennial sunflower from T&M’s own breeding programme. This is an unusual sunflower with bright golden, chocolate-scented flowers making it a real stand-out plant in sunny beds and borders.

Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth. Sow 20mm (¾in) deep, in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Thin out young plants to 23cm (9in) apart.