'Cherry Rose' - (Non-GMO) Portrait Sunflower - (12 Seeds per Pack)
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This is a very fast to flower variety that produces vivid cherry red and dark centres with pinkish to lemony pedal tips. This is a wonderful ornamental sunflower that needs lots of care to perfect. Space far enough apart to allow for airflow. Perform under-foliar watering. 15-5-15 is most suitable soil amendment for proper growth.
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How To Grow:
Easy to grow. In late May, choose a sunny site with well draining soil and sow seed about 6-12 mm (1/4-1/2") deep and 7.5-10 cm (3-4") apart. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30-45 cm (12-18") apart. Seed can be started 2-3 weeks early indoors using plantable peat pots or Jiffy 7’s at 21 C (70 F). Plant in full sun, keep evenly watered and fertilize twice during the season with a granular 15-5-15 or equivalent.
Blooming Season Begins: High Summer
Life Cycle: Annual
Days to Emergence: 5 to 10
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Sturdy
Height: Tall (> 70 cm)
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Days to Harvest: 40
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Heritage: Hybrid
Family Name: Asteraceae
Latin: Helianthus annus
Suggested uses:
Vertical colour
Cut flower
Back of the border
Living screen
Easy to grow. In late May, choose a sunny site with well draining soil and sow seed about 6-12 mm (1/4-1/2") deep and 7.5-10 cm (3-4") apart. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30-45 cm (12-18") apart. Seed can be started 2-3 weeks early indoors using plantable peat pots or Jiffy 7’s at 21 C (70 F). Plant in full sun, keep evenly watered and fertilize twice during the season with a granular 15-5-15 or equivalent.
Blooming Season Begins: High Summer
Life Cycle: Annual
Days to Emergence: 5 to 10
Light: Full Sun
Growth Habit: Sturdy
Height: Tall (> 70 cm)
Frost Tolerance: Killed by Frost
Days to Harvest: 40
Degree of Difficulty: Easy
Heritage: Hybrid
Family Name: Asteraceae
Latin: Helianthus annus
Suggested uses:
Vertical colour
Cut flower
Back of the border
Living screen