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Firecracker
Flower
FlowerHelianthus annuus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 50 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Compact plants produce a mass of bright 4-6" bicolored flowers that are great in containers. 16-36" long stems. Pollenless.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained potting soil or garden soil. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.