Helianthus annuus Prado Red & Yellow

1 packet (20 seeds) @ $3.25

Catalog Code: 1575

Helianthus annuus Prado Red & Yellow

Hardy Annual

Flowers: Summer
Position: Full sun
Soil: Well drained
Height: 5 feet
Germination: Easy
Aftercare: Easy
Special Features: Edible flowers
Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Cut Flower

Description

Producing superior cut flowers, this variety is naturally multi-stemmed with lots of quality flowers on short stems and if the first bud is pinched out there will be even more! Excellent for the back of the border, easy to grow and quick to bloom. Flowers summer. Height 1.2-1.5m (48-60in)

Sowing Instructions

Sowing time:	Outdoors after last frost. Sowing can also be done indoors 2-4 weeks before last frost

Sow outdoors where they are to flower. Sow 12mm (½in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Germination usually takes around 21 days.

If sown indoors, sow the seed individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots. Germination takes 1-2 weeks at 20C (70F).

Growing Instructions

When large enough to handle, thin out the seedlings to 30cm (12in) apart. They prefer a sunny open site but will grow in most soils. For early spring sowing, gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost has gone.