Dwarf Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus nanum) 80 seeds (#1572)

Very ornamental plant! The dwarf annual sunflower with double flowers for bedding. These are well-branched and has a strong, upright central stem. It has bright yellow sunflowers. Those are relatively small and borne on short stems.Vigorous and fast-growing plants.
The sunflower is one of the best known garden flowers. Its big bold daisies track the sun, hence the common name.
Grow sunflowers in full sun and average soil with good drainage. It is best to directly sow the seeds in the ground in the late spring. Tall plants with few side branches may require staking—sunflowers often fall when subjected to high winds and heavy rain. After flowering and setting seed, these short-lived annuals will die. If you desire continuous summer sunflowers, plant seeds every two weeks in succession from mid-spring to early summer. These outstanding annuals make superb additions to cutting garden or vegetable plots. Children also love them because they are fun to plant and grow. Sunflower heads can also be cut with their seeds intact, dried indoors and brought outside to feed wildlife in winter.
Approximately 80 seeds in 2g packet.

Genus - Helianthus
Species - Annuus nanum
Common name - Dwarf Sunflower
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 9
Height - 0,50 -0,60 m
Spread - 0,40 m
Plant type - Annual flower
Exposure - Full sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Neutral, alkaline
Soil type - Fertile, moist, clay, loam, sand
Water requirements - Average Water
Landscape uses - Very ornamental, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bloom season - July - October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Bright yellow

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
For outdoor sowing:
Sow from March to beginning of June directly in the flowering position. Sow 2 seeds together with 30 cm between groups. Cover lightly with 1.5 cm of soil. Keep moist.
Germination in 14-21 days.
Flowers from July to October. Remove dead heads to prolong flowering.