Sunflower Italian White Flowers

Description

Sunflower Italian White Flowers

Sunflower Italian White. A stunning heirloom multi-branching variety, producing a profusion of creamy white 4-5 inch blossoms, surrounding a contrasting chocolate brown centre on sturdy 4ft plants. Ideal for cut flowers or the border. Flowers late into autumn.

Cultivation Advice Sunflower Italian White

• Days To Germination: 14-21 days
• Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 68F-86F
• Planting Depth: 1/4 inch
• Spacing, Seed: 4-6 inch
• Spacing, Plant: 24-36 inches
• Plant Height: 6-8 ft
• Light: Full Sun
• Seeds can be started indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost.
• Or direct-sow seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed to a depth of 1/4 inch.
• Can be sown as late as 100 days before last frost.
• When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to individual pots. Replant thinned plants.
• Protect from Snails / Slugs whilst young.
• Steadily harden off before planting out after all danger of frost has passed.
• May require staking / support in exposed postions.