Cherry Sunflower Seeds-Helianthus annuus Seeds - Helianthus Annuus, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Cherry Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a branching sunflower with rich, cherry-toned blooms that bring unusual warmth to the late-summer garden. Branching types carry many flowers per plant rather than one giant head, giving a longer season of color for cutting and for the bees. Direct sow after the soil warms; sunflowers race upward fast in full sun.

Why choose our seeds?

• Rich cherry-colored blooms on freely branching plants
• Many flowers per plant over a long season; superb for cutting
• Easy from direct sowing; bees and butterflies visit constantly

How to grow Cherry Sunflower seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Not recommended; sunflowers dislike transplanting.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after your last frost, once the soil has warmed to at least 60°F (16°C).

Prepare Your Materials

• A sunny, well-drained spot
• Rich, loose garden soil
• Support stakes if your site is windy

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow seeds 1-2 inches deep in the prepared soil.
• Space seeds about 6 inches apart, then thin to 12-15 inches for strong, well-branched plants.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun, as many hours as possible.
• Temperature: Warm soil is the key; do not sow into cold, wet ground.

Germination

• Seeds germinate in 7-14 days in warm soil.
• Protect young seedlings from birds and slugs until they are well grown.

Transplanting

• Not applicable; thin direct-sown seedlings to their final spacing instead.
• Sow in succession every two weeks for blooms through late summer.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for strong stems and rich color.
• Water: Water deeply once a week; established plants are fairly drought tolerant.
• Fertilizer: Average soil is fine; too much nitrogen gives leaves at the expense of flowers.
• Cut often for bouquets; the more you cut, the more side branches bloom.

Bloom Time:

Summer to early fall; typically 60-80 days from sowing to bloom.