Versatile sunflower for field or container.
Like our other dwarfs, the final height depends on the size of the container. Expect 8-12" plants from seeds directly sown in a 4" pot. Earliest of the teddy types in trial, this branching variety will host 3-5" sunny, shaggy blooms. Popular with children. Ht. 8-12" in containers; 35-42" in the garden. Avg. 1,300 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 50-63
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Sunflowers, Dwarf
GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 70-75ºF (21-24ºC).
CULTURE: Indoors - Direct seed into container placing 1 seed per 6" pot or 3 seeds per gallon container. If transplanting to beds, wait for 3-4 true leaf pairs to appear. Outdoors (recommended) - Sow after last frost in groups of 3-4 seeds 1/2" deep. Thin to one plant when true leaves appear.
GROWING ON: 50-60ºF (10-16ºC) night, 70-80ºF (21-27ºC) day. Dwarf varieties stretch at warmer temps.
LIGHT/SOIL: Full sun; light, well-drained soil. Height: 10-17" in 4-6" pots. 12-42" in beds. See individual varieties for specifics.
SPACING: 8-12".
USE: Containers, mass plantings in beds.
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
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Grows well in containers Variety does well when grown in a container. |
