A truly "miniature" sunflower for container and garden use.
Golden orange petals surround a black disc. Plant habit depends on the size of the container. Will flower year round, regardless of day length. In small pots, under short day conditions, the plant will grow to about 6". In large containers, under long day conditions, branching can be induced and plants will grow to about 15-20". Pollenless. Ht. 6-20". Avg. 600 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 50-55
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Disease Resistance:
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Growing Information:
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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