Firecracker (F1)
(Helianthus annuus)
Product ID: 1746
Dwarf, branching plants loaded with red and gold flowers.
Compact plants produce a mass of bright, bicolored flowers that are great in containers. Pollenless. Ht. 24-36". Avg. 990 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 55
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Dwarf
Germination: 7-14 days at 70-75°F. Culture: Indoors - transplant to 4-6" containers at second true leaf stage or outside to beds at 3-4 true leaf stage after last frost. Outdoors - after last frost. Sow 3-4 seeds 1/2" deep. Growing On: 50-60°F night, 70-80°F day. Dwarf varieties stretch at warmer temps. Note: Plant growth regulators may be applied at 3 weeks and repeated as necessary. Will not affect flower size. Light/Soil: Full sun; light, well-drained soil. Height: 10-15" in 4-6" pots. 8-24" in beds. Spacing: 8-12". Use: Containers, mass plantings in beds.
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Easy Choice Variety is easy-to-grow. |
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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. |
