Sunflower- Giant Russian
Helianthus annus
NOT TO NZ
- Very tall plants 2-3m
- Large yellow flowers
Annual. Tall plants that grow to 2-3m in height with large attractive yellow flowers. Flower heads grow up to 45cm in diamerter with large seeds which makes it an ideal variety for for producing seeds for eating. Attracts birds, bees and butterflies to the garden. Fast growing. A great variety to grow with kids.
How to sow and grow:
Method: | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
Sowing Depth: | 10mm |
When: | Spring and early summer |
Position: | Part or full sun, moist well drained soil |
Plant Spacing: | 30cm |
Hardiness: | Hardy |
Plant Height: | 200-300cm |
Days to Maturity/flowering: | 85 days |
Care: | Keep sheltered from wind. Cut spent flowers to prolong flowering. Does best when watered deeply at less regular intervals. |
(Product number: X-037)
Seeds per gram: 13 seeds
SKU | X-037 |
Botanical name: | Helianthus annus |
Packet type: | Standard seed packet |
Packet quantity: | 30 seeds |
Seeds per gram: | 13 |
Photo credits: |
Photo by daryl_mitchell / CC BY-SA 2.0 Photo by daryl_mitchell / CC BY-SA 2.0 |
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