Common Name: Sunflower Royal Velvet
Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus
Life Cycle: Annual
Remarks: Pollen free flower with deep bronzed velvet petals.
Long flowering period- Makes a lovely cut flower.
May need staking if planted in exposed areas.
Plant Height: 1.2 - 1.5 metres
When: Spring to Early Summer, all year round in tropical areas
Sowing Depth + Method: 5mm deep, sow direct or raise seedlings
Spacing: 20cm
Position: Full Sun
Days until germination: 7-14 days @ 21-24°C
Seed to Bloom: 70-90 Days
Harvesting: Sunflowers should be harvested once their petals begin to rise from the central disk. If the sunflower is fully bloomed, its time in a vase will be significantly reduced.
Number of Seeds: 15
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