Description: 50+Autumn Beauty Sunflower Mix seeds(Helianthus annuus)Bees Love Colorful Beautiful Garden USA The warm autumn tones of this sunflower mix are very popular and will add rustic beauty to your fall decor. This annual is relatively tall and will produce many different stripes and colors of sunflowers. The really neat thing about sunflowers is that their flower heads follow the movement of the sun throughout the day! Sowing This seed should be sown directly outdoors, since the long roots of this plant need space to develop and dislike being disturbed. In late spring after the soil has warmed to 70-75 degrees F, plant several seeds together 1" deep and 6" apart in rich, well-drained soil; the Autumn Beauty Sunflower seeds will begin to germinate in 8-10 days. The protection of netting or a screen may be necessary to prevent birds or animals from eating the seeds as they begin to sprout and develop; keep the soil moist. Thin to the strongest seedlings.GrowingWater the seedlings occasionally as they develop. Mature plants tolerate drought well, though they may need regular fertilizing for the best growth. Avoid overwatering, since this can cause disease. The Autumn Beauty Sunflower plant attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.Harvesting For fresh flowers, cut the stems 11/2-2 feet in length and at an angle of 45 degrees. Strip off any leaves that will fall below the water level; place the stems in water immediately. For the longest vase life, recut the stems and replace the water every three days. To save the seeds for eating, first cover the heads with a protective fabric covering such as cheesecloth to discourage the birds and squirrels. As the heads ripen, they will drop their petals; the back of the head will turn from green to brown, and the Helianthus Annuus (Autumn Beauty Sunflower) seeds will develop a hard coating. Cut the heads, leaving several inches of stem. Hang them to dry in a protected, well ventilated area. Remove the seeds by gently rubbing the dried heads. Store the seeds in an airtight container.
Price: 1.98 USD
Location: El Monte, California
End Time: 2025-01-21T20:39:29.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Bush & Shrub Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Common Name: Sunflower
