Suntastic Gold Yellow with Black Center (Helianthus)
Latin Name: Helianthus annuus
Item #: 5351745
Difficulty:
Easy
Suitable for Containers:
Yes
Suitable for Small Pots
Yes
New This Year
Yes
(10 in/25 cm) Dwarf Sunflower. F1 hybrid without pollen. Large 5 in/12 cm single yellow flowers with black centers. Pkt. contains 20 seeds.
(10 in/25 cm) Dwarf Sunflower. F1 hybrid without pollen. Large 5 in/12 cm single yellow flowers with black centers. Very compact, 5-8 blooms per plant. Ideal for window boxes and gardens. 2014 AAS Winner. Pkt. contains 20 seeds.
HELIANTHUS (Sun Flower)
Annual Approx. 250 - 700 seeds per oz/28 g (Variable seed size.)
GREENHOUSE: Many growers use sun flower in peat pots in their spring sales assortment. They make a good "privacy break" for people with small backyards and also attract birds who gather the seeds in the fall. Florists with land to grow cut flowers often use Color Fashion Mixed for cutting. Sow in 3 in/8 cm peat pots, 1/4 or 1/2 in/6 or 13 mm deep, and cover with soil. Germinate @ 70°F/21°C soil temp. for 7 days about April 1st.
DIRECT SOWING: Sow outdoors after danger of frost and soil temps. are about 65-70°F/18-21°C. Plant seed in groups or hills of 3 seeds each, 1/4 in/6 mm deep, 12 to 16 in/31 - 41 cm apart. Thin to the strongest seedling. They thrive in hot sunny locations. Spray with a mild fungicide once or twice during hot muggy periods to protect plants from disease. A good cut flower. Collect seed in the fall for winter bird feeders.
