Mr Fothergills Sunflower Sun King Seeds

Mr Fothergills Sunflower Sun King Seeds
Mr Fothergills Sunflower Sun King Seeds produce extraordinary, large double golden blooms on tall stems, making them ideal for creating bold impact in sunny borders while attracting pollinators.

Key Features

• Produces large, fully double golden sunflower blooms

• Hardy annual that flowers in the same year as sowing

• Tall, upright plants ideal for the back of sunny borders

• Easy to grow and suitable for gardeners of all abilities

• Nectar-rich flowers attract bees and butterflies

• RHS Plants for Pollinators approved

Detailed Description

Mr Fothergills Sunflower Sun King Seeds are an excellent choice for gardeners looking to add height, texture, and dramatic colour to their outdoor spaces. This striking sunflower variety produces impressive, fully double blooms with a rich golden appearance, held on strong, upright stems that perform well in open borders and large containers.

As a hardy annual, Sun King is reliable and straightforward to grow, flowering in the same season it is sown. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, delivering a long-lasting summer display from early summer through to early autumn. The nectar-rich flowers are highly attractive to bees and butterflies, making this variety a valuable addition to wildlife-friendly gardens. Sun King sunflowers are also suitable for cutting, bringing their bold structure and colour indoors.

Specifications

• Brand: Mr Fothergills

• Product Type: Flower seeds

• Variety: Sunflower Sun King

• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus

• Plant Class: Hardy annual

• Growth Habit: Medium to tall, upright

• Flower Colour: Golden yellow (double blooms)

• Position: Full sun

• Suitable For: Borders, containers, cut flowers

• Wildlife Friendly: Attractive to bees and butterflies

Care & Usage Tips

• Sow seeds from March to May directly where they are to flower

• Start seeds indoors if garden pests are an issue

• Plant in a sunny, sheltered position with well-drained soil

• Water regularly during dry periods, especially while establishing

• Support taller plants if grown in exposed locations

Why We Think Youll Love

With its extraordinary double blooms, strong growth, and pollinator-friendly benefits, Sunflower Sun King is perfect for gardeners wanting a bold summer statement plant thats easy to grow and rewarding throughout the season.