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Helianthus annuus Valentine
1 packet (18 seeds) @ $2.95
Catalog Code: 6269
Helianthus annuus Valentine
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, Flower Arranging
Description
Semi-tall, uniform variety with bright, lemon yellow, 15cm (6in) flowers and black disc.
Cut flowers when coming into bud and they will open in the house and last up to 18 days with cut flower food.
Excellent for beds, borders, and happy in most garden soils and full sun.
Flowers summer.
Height 1.5m (5ft).
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | spring to early summer. |
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| Sowing depth: | 12mm (½in) deep in rows 45cm (18in) apart. |
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Sow outdoors where they are to flower.
Prepare the ground well and rake to a fine tilth before sowing.
Growing 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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