Reddish-brown Sunflower 'Autumn Beauty' Helianthus annuus) seeds
- Sunflower with beautiful blossoms in warm brown shades.
- Contents: Approx. 20 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.49
Description
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.
Plant profile
| Lifecycle | Annual |
|---|---|
| Species | Asteraceae |
| Seed propagation | konventionell |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Loved by slugs and snails, Needs darkness to germinate |
| Eventual height | 1-3 m |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
| Root system | Deep roots, Taproot |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 2-3 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
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
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