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An Heirloom Sunflower Forest
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Bonus Pack
An Heirloom Sunflower Forest
(Helianthus annuus)
Our own blend of tall, large flowering single sunflowers that grow like sunny beacons, mixed with slightly shorter, branching sunflowers that offer clusters of bright flower faces in many color combinations. The effect is literally like a forest with flower faces of all heights, shapes and colors.
These flowers will brighten your garden and heart all summer long and provide a sustaining feast for many types of pollinators. After the flowers are spent, seed heads form to sustain the birds. Plants approx. 200 ft.
ANNUAL
Spring/summer bloom
Frost tender
EASIEST TO PLANT OUTDOORS
Plant in full sun in good garden soil only when weather is warm and settled, all danger of frost is past and both days and nights are evenly in the 50°F (10°C) range. Poke individual seeds into well-worked soil about 1/2 in. deep, 4 to 5 in. apart. Press the soil firmly over the seeds and keep the seedbed evenly moist until seedlings emerge in 8 to 10 days.
Important: when the seedlings are well-established, carefully thin them to a final spacing of 1 foot apart; this way they will have enough room to develop sturdy stalks that won’t blow over and big clusters of flowers. Any extra seedlings you need to remove can be transplanted elsewhere in the garden or potted up and given to friends.
TO START EARLY INDOORS
Several weeks before last frost date, sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in individual pots of well-drained seed starting mix. Keep moist and provide a strong light source until seedlings are well established and ready to plant outside. Transplant carefully, disturbing the roots as little as possible. Space seedlings 1 foot apart so plants will have room to grow and mature.
GROWING NOTES
Growing these colorful sunflowers for pollinators and bouquets is both easy and rewarding. Make several sowings several weeks apart and you’ll have a succession of flowers in full bloom. Keep soil moist and well weeded. Protect very young seedlings from bird predation by covering the bed with bird netting held tautly well above seedlings by supports. Or use plastic berry baskets, removing before plants get crowded.
Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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April – May
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May – June
|
Full sun
|
1/4 inch deep
4 – 5 inches apart |
8 – 10 days |
5 – 7 feet
|
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How To Grow The Biggest, Tallest Sunflowers
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Thinning Sunflower Seedlings For Success
Growing Your Carefree Sunflower Garden
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Cold Winters |
Mild Winters |
Sun/Shade |
Sow Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Mature Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
April – May
|
May – June
|
Full sun
|
1/4 inch deep
4 – 5 inches apart |
8 – 10 days |
5 – 7 feet
|
Cold Winters
April – May
|
Mild Winters
May – June
|
Sun/Shade
Full sun
|
Sow Seeds
1/4 inch deep
4 – 5 inches apart |
Days To Germinate8 – 10 days |
Mature Height
5 – 7 feet
|
From Our Gardening Resources
-----TOP CONTENT ABOVE HERE-----
LEFT COLUMN CONTENT BELOW HERE
Articles
How To Grow The Biggest, Tallest Sunflowers
LEFT COLUMN CONTENT ABOVE HERE
RIGHT COLUMN CONTENT BELOW HERE
Videos
Thinning Sunflower Seedlings For Success
Growing Your Carefree Sunflower Garden
RIGHT COLUMN CONTENT ABOVE HERE
From Our Gardening Resources
-----TOP CONTENT ABOVE HERE-----
LEFT COLUMN CONTENT BELOW HERE
Articles
How To Grow The Biggest, Tallest Sunflowers
LEFT COLUMN CONTENT ABOVE HERE
RIGHT COLUMN CONTENT BELOW HERE
Videos
Thinning Sunflower Seedlings For Success
Growing Your Carefree Sunflower Garden
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