Plant Details

Sunflower Sunspot

Helianthus annuus

Ferry-Morse LineSunflowerSunspot

Description

Annual. Single stem giant sunflowers in miniature have alluring blooms up to 10 inches in diameter. A conversation piece that has unusual and eye-catching charm. Seedheads attract multitudes of birds. Easy to grow.

Planting Tips

After all danger of frost, sow in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1 inch of soil. When plants are 4 inches high, thin. Need lots of water. Beautiful grown in containers on a balcony or patio. If grown in containers, some feeding is useful.

Typeannual
Categoriesannuals, sun garden favorite, attracts wildlife
Bloom Length70 to 70 days
Bloom Coloryellow
Bloom Timemid summer-early fall
LightFull Sun
Soilmoist, well drained
Height18 to 18 inches
Spacing18 to 24 inches
Days to Germination10 to 14 days
DepthNULL inches
Diagnosis0
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