Helianthus annuus Italian White
Hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 48 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Special Features: Edible flowers
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Children, Cut Flower, Flower Arranging
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
| Sowing time: | early 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.
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.
