Annual
Height: 5 to 6 feet

Description:
This colorful mixture of reds, browns, and mahogany shades is produced on strongly branched plants, producing an abundance of 3 to 4 inch flowers. Plants make ideal borders suitable for cutting. Sunflowers are among the easiest kinds to grow.

SOWING:
Plant the seed outdoors after all danger of frost is past. Sunflowers do not transplant very well. Plant in rows 24 inches apart, spacing seed 3 to 6 inches in the row. Cover seeds with 1/2 inch of fine soil, well pressed down.

THINNING:
When plants are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to 18 inches apart, in rows or beds.

GERMINATION:
Germinates in 7 to 10 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

REMARKS:
Sunflowers require plenty of sunshine and moderate moisture. Keep blossoms picked for best results.