Sunflower, Shock-O-Lat Sunflower Seeds

1.350 KD

With yellow-tipped, bronze-red petals, ‘Shock-O-Lat’ is sure to draw attention. Contrasting purple-tinged stems are well-branched, offering a multitude of pollenless blooms for bouquets. The 6″ flowers can be tamed down to 3″ by spacing plants closely (10″ apart).

Seed Count: 10 Seeds

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Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus (hybrid)

Family: Asteraceae

Native: North America

Hardiness: Annual

Plant Dimensions: 6′ tall

Variety Information: 6″ flowers are bronze-red with yellow tips and a dark brown center. Flowers will be smaller if plants are close together.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer to frost

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

 

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sunflowers are senstive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.

Days to Emerge: 10–15 days

Seed Depth: ¼”–½”

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18″–24″

Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 18″–24″

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Weight 0.01 kg
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