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Helianthus annuus \ ‘Elite Sun \’ F1 Hybrid German name: Sunflower

An excellent hybrid variety with magnificent, large, yellow flower heads that are carried by low-growing plants. Ideal in the bed for the foreground planting or in larger pots. It is also suitable in a free-standing, unprotected location where other, larger sunflowers would be easily damaged.

• Annual
• Easy to pull: ideal for children, ideal for discounts
• Sowing: March to May
• Prefers nutritious, well drained soil in full sun
• Flowering: mid / late summer
• Height: 1.2m

Sowing instructions

Prepare the soil well, rake it fine and smooth. Sow the seeds 12mm deep in rows of 30cm outdoors. Lightly cover with soil, press on and keep moist. Germination takes place after 21 days.

Care instructions

If the seedlings are big enough, thin out to a distance of 30cm. Or as an indoor sowing in late winter / early spring, sow one seed per 8 cm pot and continue cultivating at a temperature of 20-25 ° C. If the seedlings are big enough, slowly get used to the outside temperatures and plant them outdoors after any risk of frost.

Suggestions for edible flowers

The green unopened buds taste delicious in a butter sauce. The seeds are suitable for nibbling.

Contents
approx. 25 seeds