(Helianthus anuus) What do you get when you let a whole slew of different sunflowers go unchaperoned in the garden all summer? Every year during market season, we grew 15-20 varieties of sunflowers…gorgeous burgundies, cheery yellows, whites, bi-colors, single headed, poly headed, Russian edible-seeded, teddy bear type… We sat back while all that diverse genetic material cross pollinated freely to bring you this mix. Expect to be surprised by an unpredictable array of various combinations. We predict the results will be stunning.
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Packet: 35 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow outdoors after your last frost.

Note: Sunflowers are best sown outdoors in full sun. They prefer infrequent but deep watering.

PLANTING DEPTH:

1/2-1"

SPACING:

12-18" in rows 24-36" apart.

EMERGENCE:

7-14 days @ soil temp 70-75F.

LIGHT:

Full sun

FERTILITY:

Average to heavy. Prefer loamy and well-drained, soil and balanced fertility.
Beware of providing excess Nitrogen as this may cause odd flower shapes. Or maybe... experiment with oddity!

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Tolerant of many soil types.

Attract birds, butterflies, children (who are the best of us), pollinators and small critters of all types.

Sunflowers are heliotropic when young (look it up!), much like many of us in the PNW.

Blooms can be cut from bud to open flower with varying vase life. We like to place them in warm to hot water in a cool shady spot.

Sunflower, 'Garden Anarchy Mix'