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Botanical Interests – Sunflower – Evening Sun Seeds – Organic

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$2.99

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Description

Botanical Interests' Organic Sunflower 'Evening Sun' Seeds produce stunning 4″–6″ flowers with rich sunset hues of red, orange, and burgundy, all adorned with dark centers. These multi-branching sunflowers bloom abundantly from summer to frost, offering lasting color and attracting pollinators to your garden. 'Evening Sun' is an excellent cut flower, perfect for bouquets, and a great edible addition to your meals—its petals provide a pop of color in salads and desserts, while the young buds offer a delicious flavor akin to artichoke hearts. With its drought tolerance and height of 6'–8', this sunflower variety is easy to grow and thrives in full sun.

16 seeds.


Variety Info:

 

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
Family: Asteraceae
Native: North America
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 6'–8' tall
Variety Information: 4″–6″ wide flowers in red, orange, and burgundy with dark centers
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant


Sowing Info:

 

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sunflowers are senstive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: ¼”–½”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18″–24″
Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 18″–24″