Whenever Little Miss Sunshine wants to cheer people up, she gives them a packet of sunflower seeds. She shows them how to plant them, one to a pot, or in the ground and how to water them.A lovely tall stemmed, bicolour sunflower! Each large golden bloom of Sunflower 'Helios Flame' is embellished by a dark mahogany ring at its centre that makes this a particularly eye catching variety. The tall, sturdy stems each support a single bloom - perfect for bringing height to the back of sheltered borders and wildlife gardens. Like all sunflowers, this superb variety makes an excellent cut flower with a good vase life. Height: 180cm (71"). Spread: 50cm (20").Culinary note: Some parts of these flowers are edible. Try toasting the seed kernels for a healthy snack. For more details about edible flowersIdeal For Cottage Gardens, Wildlife Gardens, Cut Flower GardenHardiness HardyPosition In full sunHeight Up to 180cm (71in)Spread Up to 50cm (20in)Ease of Sowing easyEase of Aftercare easyYou should talk to your sunflower plants as they start to grow because it keeps them happy and helps them grow really tall. Then when the big, round sunflowers appear, they'll look like sunny, funny faces and make everyone who sees them smile. See if you can see the bees and butterflies smiling too!