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Helianthus annuus Velvet Queen
1 packet (18 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 6081
Helianthus annuus Velvet Queen
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
Unique colour - deep velvet red to copper.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | early spring to early summer. |
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| Sowing depth: | 12mm (½in) deep in rows 30cm (12in) apart. |
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Sow outdoors where they are to flower.
Germination usually takes around 21 days.
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.
Sowing can also be done indoors in early spring, sow the seed individually in 7.5cm (3in) pots.
Germination takes 1-2 weeks at 20C (70F).
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost has gone.
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