Johnsons 21024 Flower Seeds, Sunflower Black Magic F1, Dark Red

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It has light, bright, lemony-yellow rays of a crinkly texture and a disc that is a chocolate brown shade. It has very bright sunny yellow rays centred by an amber disc so that the entire flower is rather lighter in shade than those of most varieties. 6) H. annuus‘Little Leo’ About 90cm tall, ‘Garden Statement’ is a relatively new cultivar that is rapidly gaining popularity. The reason is that it produces fantastic flowers that are of a riveting coppery red hue with a distinctly velvety sheen. 14) H. annuus‘Ruby Sunset’

Also of a nondescript height nearing 1.5m and also producing flowers of an average size, ‘Ruby Sunset’ is also very much a special cultivar.A real plus point is that this giant cultivar is a branching type, so it bears multiple flowers on each stem. Showy Sunflower’ is another option for those who prefer perennials and this species also has a clump-forming habit. Make sure to plant only after diligently removing any weeds from the area where you plan to sow. And once the seedlings sprout, make sure to put down a two-inch layer of untreated mulch– like straw or dead leaves – to suppress weeds and help retain water. But if you’re planning to harvest the seeds, protect the blooms throughout the growing season. The best idea is to establish any scare tactics ahead of the birds discovering this tasty crop.

For example, as the flowers are a source of nectar, they will draw butterflies and bees to your garden in abundance. The large leaves are well known for being hairy and heart-shaped, whilst the flowers are huge at 25-30cm across.

Types of Sunflower Seeds

Its flowers, held aloft, have a light brown disc surrounded by bright sunny-yellow to sulphur-yellow petals. Though this cultivar has a narrowish profile, quite interestingly, it has the bonus of being a multi-stalked type, making it more of a typical garden plant. 4) H. annuus ‘Sunsation Yellow’ In the binomial name Helianthus annuus the genus name is derived from the Greek ἥλιος: hḗlios 'sun' and ἄνθος: ánthos 'flower'. The species name annuus means 'annual' in Latin. At 4m high, ‘Kong’ is not quite as tall as the fabled giant gorilla, but it is very much a giant among its kith and kin. Once the plants are established, they can withstand high temperatures and near-drought conditions. But they’ll grow more easily if they receive that water.

Oilseed flowers are grown for oil production and birdseed. Sunflower oil is low in saturated fats and doesn’t have a strong taste. It is growing in popularity due to its heart-healthy reputation. This tough annual self-seeds readily and has become naturalised in many geographic regions outside North America. Annual sunflowers are usually grown from seed, sown indoors in spring (see Propagating, below). Keep them on a sunny windowsill or in a greenhouseuntil late spring or early summer, then plant outside once the soil is warming up and there is no risk of frost. Harden themoff thoroughly first, to acclimatise them to outdoor conditions. Either way, this is definitely the sunflower with the most contrasting colours and it has been credited with the RHS Award of Garden Merit. 3) H. annuus‘Garden Statement’When you’re growing a sunflower strictly for ornamental purposes, it’s okay if it gets a little dehydrated – as long as it blooms. As their name suggests, sunflowers love a sunny spot.To fuel their vigorous growth, they also like rich soil with plenty of added organic matter, such as garden compost. Dig this into the whole planting area, rather than just into the planting hole, especially when planting long-lived perennial types, to encourage their roots to spread out. Annual sunflowers

But with a variety like this, when you want the plants to stay healthy throughout the blooming period and on into seed production, it’s important to keep them watered. Some species, such as Helianthus pauciflorusand H. salicifolius, prefer dry soil, while H.× laetiflorus and H. multiflorus thrive in moist or damp soiland like growing near waterIt is of a branching type and shows off its incredible, one-of-a-kind flowers nearly all summer long. 17) H. annuus‘Sunbelievable Brown-Eyed Girl’ The big 16-18cm flowers are centred by a rich brown disc surrounded by equally rich deep yellow rays. 11) H. annuus‘Helios Flame’ Underneath, I talk you through my favourite 20 sunflower varieties, selected for a wide choice of flower forms and colours, that can be found easily here in the UK.