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Full Sun Improved

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Full Sun Improved

Flower

Helianthus annuus

  • Full sun
  • Zones 2–11
  • 65 days to maturity
  • Flowers
  • 18" spacing
  • Moderate water
  • Annual
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  • Overview

    4-6" blooms with the classic sunflower coloration - golden petals and a dark brown disk. Best for winter production in the South as the plants are much taller in the summer. Pollenless and day neutral. Single stem.

  • Planting

    Direct sow ½–1 inch deep after last frost date, or start indoors 4–6 weeks before transplant time in individual pots

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-draining loam; sunflowers are adaptable but avoid waterlogged soils. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Sunflower beetles, stem borers, cutworms, spider mites in dry conditions. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, stem rot (in waterlogged soil), fusarium wilt in heavy-textured soils.