Decorative Autumn Beauty Sunflower seeds - Helianthus

🌻 Helianthus - Decorative Autumn Beauty Sunflower

Enhance your garden with the vibrant beauty of Decorative Autumn Beauty Sunflowers, a high-quality organic seed variety of Helianthus. These seeds bring a touch of originality to your landscape, perfect for creating hedges, group plantings, or adding charm to lawns with their impressive height of up to 180 cm.

🌿 Botanical Description

Helianthus annuus is an annual plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It has a single stem that can grow up to 180 cm tall, with a diameter of 10-15 cm. The leaves are alternate, lanceolate, and have a wavy margin. The flowers are large, daisy-like, and have a diameter of 15-20 cm. They are a vibrant yellow color with dark centers and have a strong, sweet fragrance.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds in April, placing 1-2 seeds per pot, 1-2 cm deep. Shoots will emerge within 7-14 days at a temperature of 15-18°C.
• Alternatively, sow the seeds directly in the ground in May. After the threat of frost has passed, plant the seedlings with a spacing of 30 cm between each plant.
• These sunflowers thrive in sunny locations and prefer loose, fertile, well-drained soil.
• Water regularly, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9. Frost tolerance: Moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Helianthus annuus is native to North America, specifically the Great Plains region. It grows in a variety of habitats, including prairies, meadows, and along roadsides. It thrives in areas with full sun and well-drained soil.

✨ Interesting Facts

Helianthus annuus has been used by Native Americans for centuries as a food source and for medicinal purposes. The seeds are rich in oil and have been used to make sunflower oil, which is high in vitamins A, C, and E. The plant is also a popular choice for wildlife gardens, as it attracts a variety of pollinators and birds.