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Evening Sun Sunflower is a branching annual variety known for its range of warm toned blooms in shades of red orange and gold with dark centers. It produces multiple flowers on sturdy upright stems, making it suitable for garden beds borders and cut flower use. This variety adapts well to warm climates and performs best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is commonly grown during the warm season and is suitable for a variety of garden settings.
Features
- Branching growth produces multiple blooms per plant
- Displays a mix of warm toned flower colors
- Adaptable to warm and temperate climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and cut flower use
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
Specifications
- Scientific name: Helianthus annuus
- Common name (US): Sunflower
- Seed type / variety: Evening Sun
- Growth habit: Annual branching
- USDA zones: 2 to 11
- Planting season: Spring to early summer
- Growing season: Summer to early fall
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May Early Summer June
- Germination time and conditions: 7 to 10 days in warm soil 18 to 24 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well drained moderately fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate keep soil evenly moist during establishment
- Mature plant size: 150 to 180 cm height 45 to 60 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart
