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Helianthus annuus Taiyo
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Helianthus annuus Taiyo
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 10 feet
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Cut Flower
Description
This superb and striking Sunflower was discovered in Japan and boasts huge flowers, one to each plant, 8 -12in across with rich orange-yellow petals and a chocolate-brown centre. The single, strong stemmed plants make this variety excellent in the garden and long lasting when used as a cut flower.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | spring to early summer. |
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| Sowing depth: | 12mm (½in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart. |
Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing.
Growing Instructions
They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.