Pro-cut Plum F1 sunflower seeds
The Pro-cut Plum sunflower boasts bright buff-colored petals with bright plum accent marks towards the center. This variety is easy to grow and is ideal for fresh-cut floral arrangements. Each flower will stand a noble 60-72". This is a single-stem variety, so you will have one large bloom, versus a multiple-stem variety with several smaller blooms. Each bloom will measure 7.5 - 8 inches across. The large blooms make these optimal for attracting beneficial insects, birds, butterflies, bees, etc.
Seed count: 25
Botanic name:
Helianthus annuus
Plant spacing:
6-8" apart
Color:
Buff colored petals with purple accents in the center
Sowing depth:
1/2" deep
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
The large sunflower heads are ideal for attracting pollinators as well as providing exceptional beauty to your garden. Once the bloom dies off, the stem is sturdy enough to use as a stake to trellis other vegetables (tomatoes, chilis, etc).
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
55-60 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
N/A
