Helianthus annuus Italian White
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Helianthus annuus Italian White
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Flower
Hardy Annual
Flowers:
Summer
Height:
4 feet
Position:
Full Sun
Ideal For:
Bedding, Border, Children, Cut Flower, Flower Arranging
Germination:
Easy
Aftercare:
Easy
Description
Boldly contrasting, big creamy white flowers with deep chocolate centres. Excellent for flower arranging and great at back of borders or against a tall wall where they provide atmosphere and contrast. Flowers summer. Height 4-5ft.
Sowing Instructions
Sow early spring to early summer outdoors where they are to flower. Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing. Sow 12mm (½in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart. Germination usually takes approximately 21 days.
Growing Instructions
When large enough to handle thin out to 45cm (18in) apart.
Aftercare Instructions
They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most sites and soils.
Kitchen Notes
The green buds before the flower opens are delicious cooked in butter sauce and the seeds make a tasty snack. |
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