Helianthus annuus The Bees Knees F1 Hybrid Mixed
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Helianthus annuus The Bees Knees F1 Hybrid Mixed
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Flower
Hardy Annual
Flowers:
Summer
Height:
5 feet
Position:
Full Sun
Ideal For:
Border, Children, Cut Flower
Germination:
Easy
Aftercare:
Easy
Description
An exclusive mix of Sunflowers for the future! A breeding breakthrough, vigorous F1 Hybrids producing good plants with many high quality, unique, pollen-free blooms, making perfect cut flowers suitable for everyone. Ideal for children. Height: 120-150cm (4-5ft).
Sowing Instructions
Sow March to May or late winter/early spring, thinly, 12mm (½ inch) deep in drills 30cm (12 inches) apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination usually takes around 21 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle, thin seedlings to 30cm (12 inches) apart. Alternatively, sow indoors late winter/early spring for earlier flowering. Sow individually into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots at 20-25C (68-77F). When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a well drained soil in full sun. Flowers mid/late summer to autumn.
Kitchen Notes
The green buds before the flower opens are delicious cooked in butter sauce and the seeds make a tasty snack. Write to us for a free leaflet with recipes for a wide range of edible flowers. |
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