Sunspot Dwarf Sunflower Seed Packet

Description

Beautiful, golden-yellow flowers, often 6 inches or more across, distinguish this unique, fast-growing variety. These easy to grow plants thrive in poor soil with moderate moisture and make interesting temporary screens, backgrounds and hedges. Flowers are excellent for cutting.

• Seed Variety: Sunflower, Sunspot Dwarf
• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
• Life Cycle: Annual
• Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Germination Time: 10-14 Days
• Planting Depth: 1/2 in.
• Seed Spacing: 6 in.
• Thinning Height: 3-4 in.
• Space After Thinning: 18-24 in.
• Maximum Height: 5-6 ft.
• Blooming Season: Summer to Fall
• Bloom Color: Yellow Blossoms with Dark Centers
• Bloom Size: 4-6 in.
• Bloom Type: Small, daisy-like sunflower blooms

When and where to plant: Select sunny or lightly shaded location and plant outdoors where plants are to remain, after all danger of frost is past. Cultivate soil and firm lightly over seed, keeping it moist.
Care: Growth is best in good soil with moderate moisture. Tall plants may require staking.
Storage: Store seed in cool, dry place. Heat and moisture can severely reduce germination.