Sunflower Orange Mahogany F1

Semi-dwarf, multi-branching plants produce 30-50 flowers on a 90cm plant! Sunflower ‘Orange Mahogany’ bears an abundance of flowers, each around 10-12cm wide that are perfect for use as a cut flower. The blooms are sunshine yellow, with some having an internal reddish-brown halo around the centre. Great as a border or pot plant, with masses of flower power.

Sowing
Direct sow Sunflower seeds outdoors where they are to grow from April to May. Choose a position in full sun on well drained soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Sow seeds thinly, at a depth of 1cm (&frac;1/2”) in drills spaced 45cm (18”) apart and cover seed with its own depth of soil to exclude light. Water the ground regularly, especially during dry periods. Germination usually takes up to 21 days. When sunflower seedlings are large enough to handle, thin them out to 30cm (12”) apart.

Alternatively, sow indoors in individual 7.5cm (3”) pots from March to April at a temperature of 20-25C (68-77F). Once germinated, grow sunflower plants on in cooler conditions until large enough to plant outdoors after all risk of frost has passed.
Approximately 10 seeds

Height: 90cm

Spread: 60cm

Sow: March – June

Flowering Time: July – September

Hardiness/longevity: Hardy Annual

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