{"product_id":"mr-fothergills-sunflower-black-magic-f1-seeds-1","title":"Mr Fothergill's Sunflower Black Magic F1 Seeds","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Sunflower Black Magic F1 Seeds (Helianthus annuus) – 20 Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eMr Fothergill’s Sunflower Black Magic F1 Seeds produce a \u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"168\"\u003ehardy annual sunflower\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"231\"\u003emulti-branching stems and striking dark maroon blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Its multi-branching habit provides a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003efull, textured appearance\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003eback-of-border displays or vibrant cut flower arrangements\u003c\/strong\u003e. The rich dark hue contrasts beautifully with lighter annuals such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eCosmos, Coreopsis, or Cornflower\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a visually striking summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eEasy to grow in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003efull sun and well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, Black Magic F1 attracts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003epollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout its flowering season from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003eJune to September\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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