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There are three reasons for growing sunflowers from seed - you get instant architecture, they're a natural food source for garden birds, and they make glamorous cut flowers. They come in a wide range of colours too; you can forget the old-fashioned margarine yellows and go for more sophisticated plums, opulent golds and the deepest claret. Sunflowers are brilliant for adding scale and drama to your garden and they can also be a fun flower for children to grow from seed. Browse our range of elegant and unusual sunflower seeds and add some impact to your garden.

The calorie-rich seeds of Helianthus annuus can be eaten raw or roasted and added to salad and vegetable dishes for adding an abundant flavour and all-important texture. The perfect option for snacking on too.