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Helianthus annuus Valentine |
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Helianthus annuus Sunspot |
A totally unique sunflower! Tall straight stems are early flowering, producing unusual and attractive golden yellow blooms with amazing lime green centres. Each bloom is pollen free and 10-15cm (4-6in) in diameter, making spectacular cut flowers.
Also adds height and interest to your borders.
Height 1.2-1.5m (4-5ft)
| Sowing depth: | ½in |
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Sow seed thinly, 12mm (½in) deep in drills 45cm (18in) apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination takes around 21 days.
For earlier flowering: sow indoors, individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots at 20-25C (68-77F). When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost.
When large enough to handle, thin to 45cm (18in) apart.
Prefers a well-drained soil in full sun.