Description
Annual
Height 6 – 8 feet
Sturdy plants produce an abundance of multiple fresh, bright, lemon yellow flowers with dark chocolate centers, up to 6 inches in diameter.
SOWINGPlant seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past where plants are to remain. Sunflowers do not transplant very well. Plant in rows 24 inches apart and cover seed withinch of fine soil, well pressed down.
THINNINGWhen plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 18 inches apart in the rows or beds.
GERMINATIONGerminates in 7 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.
REMARKSSunflowers require plenty of sunshine and moderate moisture. Keep blossoms picked for best results.
