Love Sunflowers but short on space? Sunflower 'Elite Sun' F1 is the perfect choice for growing big, sunshine-yellow blooms in borders or even large containers! Magnificent yellow flower heads borne on dwarf plants – ideal for exposed where ‘normal’ height sunflowers could be damaged. Culinary note: some parts of these flowers are edible. Try toasting the seed kernels for a healthy snack. Companion planting: try growing sunflowers with chives to deter aphids.Sow spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 12mm (½in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart. They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.Product specifications:Position: Full SunHeight: Up to 120cm when fully establishedSpread: Up to 60cm when fully establishedSupplied as 1x packet Sunflower 'Elite Sun' F1 (approx. 20 seeds)Flowering period: July to SeptemberImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).