Sunspot Dwarf Sunflower Seeds 6145
Sunspot Dwarf Sunflower Seeds 6145. A living contradiction - large 25 cm (10"") diameter flower heads form on dwarf 60 cm (2"") high stems! Flowers are a bright, sunny yellow with a deep golden-yellow centre. Perfect for containers.
How to Grow
15 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 |
Medium (45 to 60 cm)(18 to 24"") |
| FROST TOLERANCE |
Killed by Frost |
| DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY |
Easy |
| HERITAGE |
Open Pollinated |
| FAMILY NAME |
Asteraceae |
| LATIN |
Helianthus annus |
| SUGGESTED USES |
Cutflower, Large containers and planters, Massing in a sunny garden, Middle of the border, Pollinator and wildlife plant |
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