Sunflower Sunfill Purple Seeds

Sunflower SunFill Purple Seeds

Sunflower SunFill Purple Seeds produce unusual flower heads with deep purple-green centres surrounded by green bracts, creating a distinctive architectural appearance. Unlike traditional sunflowers grown for their petals, SunFill Purple is primarily valued for its decorative flower head and is particularly useful for cutting and floral arrangements.

The strong, upright stems make this variety well suited to the cut flower garden, where the developing heads add shape, texture and contrast to bouquets. SunFill Purple works particularly well alongside brighter summer flowers and other sunflower varieties.

Easy to grow as an annual, plants prefer a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil and can be sown in succession to provide stems over a longer cutting period.

Key Features

Unusual decorative sunflower grown for its distinctive flower heads.

Produces deep purple-green centres surrounded by green bracts.

Strong upright stems suitable for cutting.

Adds texture and structure to bouquets.

Useful for fresh floral arrangements.

Can be succession sown for a longer cutting season.

Suitable for borders and dedicated cut flower gardens.

How to Grow Sunflower SunFill Purple Seeds

Sow Sunflower SunFill Purple Seeds indoors from March to April or directly outdoors from April to May once conditions begin to warm.

Sow seeds approximately 1–2cm deep in pots, modules or prepared garden soil.

Grow young plants in bright conditions and harden off indoor-sown seedlings before planting outside after the risk of frost has passed.

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, well-drained soil. Allow sufficient space between plants for good air circulation and strong stem development.

Water regularly during dry periods, particularly while plants are establishing and developing flower heads.

For cut flower production, make successional sowings every few weeks to provide fresh stems over a longer period.

Sunflower Growing Tips

Grow in full sun for strong, upright stems.

Choose a sheltered position to reduce wind damage.

Keep plants watered during prolonged dry weather.

Avoid excessive nitrogen feeding, which can encourage soft leafy growth.

Make several smaller sowings for a longer supply of cutting stems.

Cut stems when the flower heads have developed to the stage required for your arrangements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SunFill Purple a traditional purple sunflower?
No. SunFill Purple is grown primarily for its unusual decorative flower head, with purple-green colouring and prominent green bracts rather than conventional large sunflower petals.

Is Sunflower SunFill Purple suitable for cut flowers?
Yes, it is particularly useful for cut flower arrangements, where the unusual heads add texture and structure.

When should SunFill Purple Seeds be sown?
Start seeds indoors from March to April or sow directly outdoors from April to May when conditions are suitable.

Can I make more than one sowing?
Yes. Successional sowing is useful when growing SunFill Purple for cutting because it provides stems at different times.

Perfect For

Cut flower gardens

Bouquets

Floral arrangements

Contemporary planting

Garden borders

Unusual sunflowers

Successional sowing

Flower growers