Sunflower Velvet Queen' is a dark, burnished mahogany that will look striking in the summer garden
THE traditional image of a sunflower is a towering stem with a flower of golden rays, often dinner plate-sized, but this week we are giving you the chance to try something different.
Sunflowers come in a variety of shades, from bright yellow to burnished bronze, and Velvet Queen' is the darkest of the lot, with mahogany-red petals and a heart that is darker still.
Plants will attract butterflies and bees in summer, while wild birds will eat the ripe and fallen seeds in autumn.
Plant them in a sunny, sheltered spot with fertile soil and they will grow to a stately 6ft (1.8m). They also do well in light shade and the flowers last well in a vase after cutting.
Sow two seeds per pot of compost
هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April 30, 2022 من Amateur Gardening.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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هذه القصة مأخوذة من طبعة April 30, 2022 من Amateur Gardening.
ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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