Sunflower – Hopi Black (Organic) ***NEW FOR 2025***

£2.45

*** This year’s crop is currently being processed and tested – we hope to get everything ready for 1 November catalogue launch ***

The Hopi Black Sunflower is a heirloom variety stewarded by the Hopi people who used it’s dye in fabrics for basketry. Easy to grow and with a branching stems that can also be used for cutting, this variety is a wonderful addition to the dye and ornamental garden. Growing up to 3m in height with spectacular large flower heads, the seeds can be harvested to produce a beautifully rich dark purple dye.
(Approximate seed count – 25)

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When to sow: Mar-June

Spacing: 40x40cm

Summary: Sow into 10cm pots from March and plant out after last frost (usually mid-May). Alternatively direct sow outdoors from May – June, protecting early plants with fleece. Large varieties will need more space than smaller ones.

Additional information

Weight 0.00535 kg