Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) organic

Impressive large blossoms until autumn - Honey plants and birdseed included.
Contents: Approx. 45 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

€2.39

Product number: 1122-BIO GTIN: 4251420506467

Description

Sunflowers are a great addition to every garden. Their impressive size and beautiful big bright flowers which look like little suns are simply emblematic for a nice mixed garden. And the name 'Sunflower' also tells its own story, as the plant prefers a particularly sunny and warm location.
They can be grown in large pots or directly in a flower bed. However, since they are deep-rooting plant which consume lots of nutrients, they need lots of space, a deep, nutrient-rich soil and an abundant water supply.

Lifecycle	Annual
Species	Asteraceae
Eventual height	1-3 m
Flower colour	Yellow
Flowering months	August, July, September
Root system	Deep roots, Taproot

When to sow outdoors	June, May
Sowing depth	1 cm
Germination temperature	5-12°C
Sunlight	Full sun
Planting distance	30 cm
Good companion plants	Bush beans, Cucumber, Onion
Bad companion plants	Potatoes, Tomatoes

Sowing and care

Preculture in pots indoors in April and May or directly outdoors in mid-May after the last frosts. Sowing depth 2-4 cm. Sunflowers prefer a warm and sunny spot in deep, humous and nutrient-rich soil. Planting distance 25-45 cm. Row spacing: 75 cm Needs fertilizing and abundant watering.

Other names

Botanical name: Helianthus annuus, H. cultus

German: Sonnenblume

English: Common Sunflower

French: Héliotrope, Maurelle

Italian: Girasole comune

Spanish: Calom, Jáquima, Maravilla, Mirasol, Tlapololote, Maíz de teja, Acahual, Flor de escudo

Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | 93055 Regensburg, Germany | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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