Valentine Sunflower, Organic
The Seed Savers Exchange – Bred by Dr. Kovács of Budapest, Hungary. Beautiful soft primrose-yellow petals with rounded tips, dark brown central disk. Plants grow 5′ tall; many side branches produce 5-6″ flowers. Cut flowers can last 7-10 days. For longer-lasting bouquets of flowers, be sure to pick heads that are just about to open. Annual, 70 days.
Characteristics:Â
- Organic
- Annual flowers with multiple flower heads per plant
- Plants grow to 5-6 feet tall
- Pale yellow flowers last 7-10 days as a cut flower
- 70 days
- 50 seeds per packetÂ
Instructions – Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.
Sow 1/2″ Deep
Plant 6″ Apart
Germination 10-14 days
Plant 24-36″ apart
Light: Full Sun
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