Soraya
(Helianthus annuus)
Product ID: 1235
First sunflower to win an All-America Selections award.
This big sister to Sonja has larger flowers and thicker, sturdier stems. Branches average 20" and sport 4-6" blooms. May yield as many as 20-25 stems/plant. Also suitable for year-round greenhouse production. Ht. 72". Avg. 1,700 seeds/oz. Packet: 25 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 77-91
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Germination: 7-14 days at 70-75°F. Culture: Outdoors (recommended) - after last frost, in groups of 3-4. Thin. Indoors - sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. Dislikes root disturbance. Growing on: Hold indoors no longer than 4 weeks. Provide full sun, high fertility, good air movement. Light/Soil: Full sun; light, well-drained soil. Spacing: 9-24". Use: Cut or dried, back of beds, screen. Harvest: Fresh - flowers just beginning to open. Dried - completely open. Hang or use silica gel. *DAY-LENGTH NEUTRAL-Day length does not directly influence flowering.
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AAS Winners Awarded to vegetable, flower and herb varieties from around the world. Winners are chosen based on scores received from judges at 34 sites in the U.S. and Canada. Johnny's is proud to be an official flower trials site for AAS. |
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FleuroSelect Quality Award Winner These are awards of exceptional merit for new varieties that offer improvements on comparable existing varieties. Chosen at trial grounds throughout Europe. |
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
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Performs well in greenhouses Variety does especially well when started in, or grown in, a greenhouse environment. |
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