A Compact and Sunny Glow for Your Gardens
Sunflower 'Suntastic Yellow and Black' ( Helianthus annuus ), offered by Semences OSC.
This 2014 AAS Bedding Plant winner is a perfect sunflower for containers or borders. Compact and early, it produces up to 20 bright yellow flowers 15 cm wide on dwarf plants 45-60 cm tall. With three successive flowering periods, it is an ideal variety to brighten patios, beds or planters.
Plant height : 45-60 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 10 seeds (30 seeds/gram)
Companion plants : Zinnias, nasturtiums, cosmos
Enemy plants : None known
Suggested Uses : Containers, planters, borders, mass plantings
Plant Type : Annual
Cultivation method:
Easy to grow. Sow direct in late May in a sunny site with well-drained soil, 6-12mm deep and 7.5-10cm apart. Thin out or transplant to a final spacing of 30-45cm.
For an early start, sow indoors 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost date in peat or Jiffy 7 pots, maintaining a temperature of 70°F (21°C). Harden off seedlings before transplanting to a full sun location. Water regularly and fertilize twice during the season with a 15-5-15 granular fertilizer or soluble equivalent. Germination takes 5 to 10 days.
Bring a touch of compact, vibrant sunshine to your spaces with Sunflower 'Suntastic Yellow and Black' , a must-have variety for repeat blooms.
