Sunflower - Darjeeling
Sunflower - Darjeeling
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Fully double chocolate blooms on branching plants. Unique and adorable 3–6" Teddy Bear-type flowers. Plants are tall and productive enough for cutting (minimal pollen) but tidy and not overly vigorous.
20 seeds
KEY GROWING INFORMATION
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
7-14 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)
SOWING:
Direct seed (recommended) - After last frost, sow ½" deep. Transplant - Sow into 72 to 50-cell flats 2-3 weeks prior to planting out. Plants dislike root disturbance but sowing indoors and then transplanting the first crop outdoors can be a successful way to get first-early sunflowers. Pinching branching varieties is recommended to encourage branching and longer stems. Succession-sow every 2-3 weeks and/or plant multiple varieties for continued harvest.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT:
60-72".
PLANT SPACING:
18-24".
HARDINESS ZONES:
Annual.
HARVEST:
Flowers can be harvested tight, when color first shows, or when almost completely open, depending on your preferred use. Dried - Flowers are completely open. Hang or use silica gel.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Light, well-drained soil. Excessive nitrogen may cause plants to grow too vigorously with abnormal flower shapes.
USES:
Excellent cut flower.
NOTES:
Flower size and stem diameter are controlled by plant spacing, temperature, soil type, and day length.
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I was blown away by the beautiful, thoughtful packaging my seeds came in! It was so fun to unwrap! And a surprise free seed pack! Can’t wait to plant these sunflowers!