Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus Taiyo) 40 seeds (#918)

Ornamnetal plant for easy growing and long lasting flowering.
A variety of single-stemmed sunflower, 160 cm tall, not branching, intended for cut flower, for planting in groups or singly. Very pretty flowers, 20-25 cm in diameter, golden yellow with a black center.
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 40 seeds in 2g packet.

Genus - Helianthus
Species - Annuus
Variety - Taiyo
Common name - Sunflower
Pre-Treatment - Not-required
Hardiness zones - 3 - 9
Height - 1,60 m
Plant type - Annual Flower
Exposure - Full Sun
Growth rate - Fast
Soil PH - Neutral, alkaline
Soil type - Fertile, moist, clay, loam, sand
Water requirements - Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Landscape uses - Very ornamental, Container, Cutflower, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bloom season - July - October
Leaf / Flower color - Green / Yellow, orange

GERMINATION INSTRUCTIONS
***For outdoor sowing:
Sow from March to May 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 June to October. Remove dead heads to prolong flowering.
***For indoor sowing:
Sow from March to May in individual pots of seed compost. Sow thinly, cover 1.5 cm with compost. Firm gently, keep moist
Keep at +18-+21C moist. Remove cover when seedlings appear. Place in light airy location.
Flowers from June to October. Remove dead heads to prolong flowering.