Common Name: Sunflower Sonnet
Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Branching variety, pollen free. Dark centre with yellow - orange petals and rust coloured ring. Growing hybrid varieties means there may be a difference in colour, size and shape.
Plant Height: 60 - 80cm
When: Spring - Early Summer
Sowing Depth + Method: 5mm deep, sow direct or raise seedlings
Spacing: 20cm, the closer the flowers are planted together, the smaller the flower heads will be.
Position: Full Sun
Days until germination: 7 - 14 days @ 21-24°C
Seed to Bloom: 80 days
Harvesting: Sunflowers should be harvested once their petals begin to rise from the central disk. If the sunflower is fully bloomed, its time in a vase will be significantly reduced.
Number of Seeds: 15
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