Sunflower - Starburst™ Lemon Éclair
Sunflower - Starburst™ Lemon Éclair
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Crafted with a chocolate center and vibrant lemon petals, Sunflower - Starburst™ Lemon Éclair adds a unique twist to the classic sunflower. This early-blooming variety is perfect for cutting and arranging in a bouquet. By spacing out plantings, you can encourage the growth of a large central flower, while allowing for smaller flowers to sprout on the branches. With its distinctive appearance, everyone will be asking, "what are those and where did you get them?!"
20 seeds
Petal Color : Lemon
Face Color : Dark
Pollen : No
Stem : Branching
Maturity : Early
Height : 4ft (120cm) to 6ft (150cm)
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 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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