Sunflower Shock-O-Lat Seeds.

Helianthus annuus (hybrid)

Item #1327

Annual. With yellow-tipped, bronze-red petals, 'Shock-O-Lat' is sure to draw attention. Contrasting purple-tinged stems are well-branched, offering a multitude of pollenless blooms for bouquets. The 6" flowers can be tamed down to 3" by spacing plants closely (10" apart). Sunflowers are drought tolerant and attract pollinators.

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Annual

Full sun

Blooms summer
to fall

6' tall

Days to Emerge:
10-15 days

Seed Depth:
1/4"-1/2"

Seed Spacing:
A group of
3 seeds
every 1 1/2'-2'

Thinning:
When 3" tall,
thin to 1
every 1 1/2'-2'

When to sow outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after average last frost.

When to start inside: 2 to 4 weeks before average last frost. Sunflowers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.