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Valentine

Flower

Helianthus annuus

Overview
Sturdy stems with 3-4" blooms. Valentine blooms later than Buttercream by approximately 10 days, making it a good choice for sowing at the same time for succession harvest of light yellow blooms. Valentine's stems are stronger, and petals are shorter, rounder, and more lemon-yellow in color than Buttercream's very pale blooms. Stem length is 25-45". Day neutral. Bears pollen; good for bee forage. Branching. FleuroSelect Quality Award Winner.
Planting
Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date, press seeds lightly (light required for germination), maintain 65-70°F; transplant outdoors after all frost danger passes
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained soil amended with compost or aged manure. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites.