Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Providing Herbs, Fine Seeds and Goods for the Gardener Cook since 1950
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Big Smile Sunflower Photo by Johnnys Seeds

Big Smile Sunflower

$3.95 $0.00
  • Helianthus annus
  • Annual, 10-15" tall grown in a container
  • 12-24" tall planted directly in garden
  • 3-6: golden yellow flowers
  • Standard blooms with pollen
  • Attracts pollinators
  • Planting Directions: Sow seed indoors in sterile seed starting medium with a soil temperature of 70° to 85°. Plant seed ¼” deep. Direct sow in the garden after your last frost when the soil has warmed considerably.  Soil should worked thoroughly and well fertilized with either rich compost or a good general garden fertilizer. Space plants to stand 24-30” apart. Harvest for cutflowers when rays begin to open.   For seed heads cut with stalks attached and hang to dry.  Remove seed when thoroughly dry.  Excellent for birds.