Sunflower 'Cosmic Flame'
Sunflower 'Cosmic Flame' is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
'Cosmic Flame' is a single head, fast maturing sunflower that makes a great addition to the summer flower garden. The flower head is very striking with rich, deep golden yellow petals with a dark, contrasting centre. It is an excellent cut flower and is pollen-free. Sunflowers need plenty of water, don't let them dry out. Please note this seed is an F1 hybrid and so is not suitable for seed saving.
Product: Sunflower 'Cosmic Flame'
Product type: SEED ()
Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
Cosmic Flame' is a single head, fast maturing sunflower that makes a great addition to the summer flower garden. The flower head is very striking with rich, deep golden yellow petals with a dark, contrasting centre. It is an excellent cut flower and is pollen-free. Sunflowers need plenty of water, don't let them dry out. Please note this seed is an F1 hybrid and so is not suitable for seed saving.
Plant type: Warm season annual
Plant height: 120 cm tall
Sow when: Sunflowers are frost tender; germinate best at 20 - 25°C; sow in spring and summer
Germination: 10 - 14 days
Depth: 5 mm deep
Position: Full sun
Sow where: Direct into a garden bed is best
Soil type: Fertile, well drained, pH 5.5 - 7.5
Details: Protect seedlings from snails and slugs. Birds may eat the seed out of the ground, protect with an upturned pot until seed has germinated.
Flowering: 53 days