Colour Fashion Mixed Sunflower Seeds 6125
Colour Fashion Mixed Sunflower Seeds 6125. A beautiful blend of yellow, bronze, red and purple single petaled flowers averaging 20 cm (8"") in diameter. Plants grow to 1.5 m (5"") tall.
How to Grow
40 seed/gram. Easy to grow. In late May, choose a sunny site with well draining soil and sow seed about 6-12 mm (1/4-1/2"") deep and 7.5-10 cm (3-4"") apart. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30-45 cm (12-18"") apart. Seed can be started 2-3 weeks early indoors using plantable peat pots or Jiffy 7""s at 21 C (70 F). Harden off seedlings then transplant to a site in full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and fertilize twice during the season with a granular 15-5-15 or equivalent.
Additional information
| WEIGHT | N/A |
|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | N/A |
| BLOOMING SEASON BEGINS |
High Summer |
| LIFECYCLE |
Annual |
| PROPAGATION |
Start Indoors or Sow Direct in Spring |
| DAYS TO EMERGENCE |
5 to 10 |
| LIGHT |
Full Sun |
| GROWTH HABIT |
Sturdy |
| HEIGHT |
Tall (1 to 2 m)(39"" to 78"") |
| FROST TOLERANCE |
Killed by Frost |
| DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY |
Easy |
| HERITAGE |
Open Pollinated |
| FAMILY NAME |
Asteraceae |
| LATIN |
Helianthus annus |
| SUGGESTED USES |
Back of the border., Cut flower, Living screen, Pollinator plant, Vertical colour |
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