West Coast Seeds
West Coast Seeds (Incredible Sunflower)
West Coast Seeds (Incredible Sunflower)
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Helianthus annuus. This dwarf sunflower grows to a height of 75-100cm (30-40"), making them suitable for beds and borders in small gardens as well as patio containers in sunny spots. This compact, multi-branched sunflower has large leaves and the 22cm (9") blooms have rich, honey centres that are framed by cheery, yellow petals. The flowers bloom over a long season, attracting a host of pollinators. Once the blooms fade, birds will flock to them to feed on their tasty seeds. They are excellent as cut flowers too as they last a long time in vases.
| Latin Name |
Helianthus annuus |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Exposure |
Full sun |
| Days to Mature | 80 Days |
| Days to Sprout | 10-14 Days |
| Starting |
Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Space dwarf varieties 15cm (6″) apart, but give the giants lots of room at 1m (3′) between plants. |
| Growing |
To grow really big plants with really big flowers, enrich the soil with organic matter and incorporate 2 cups of balanced organic fertilizer per 3m (10′) of row, and irrigate regularly. When the plants are 30cm (12) tall, dissolve 5ml (1 tsp) of borax (for boron) in 350 ml (12 fl oz) of water and spread the solution over 5m (15′) of row. Be careful not to over-apply this solution. This application of boron will produce bigger seeds and flower heads. Do not apply boron to other garden plants. When the back of the flower head turns yellow, it is ready to be cut from the plant. |
Compact sunflower growing to a height of 75-100cm (30-40")
22cm (9") blooms with honey centres and yellow petals
Long life as cut flowers
Attracts pollinators and birds
