Sunflower Solstice - the Helianthus annus is a dramatic and vibrant annual plant carrying bold yellow daisy shaped flowers with dark centres. The leaves are bright green and velvety to the touch. They are great for pots and grow to about 40cm. They will reward you with beautiful colour in the warmer months.
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Before, after and during flowers the Sunflower plant requires regular watering, watering once to twice per week if the weather is warm. If the leaves start to droop it needs more water.
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Given their name, the Sunflower plant is happy to be in full sun. The flowers will grow towards the light as they bloom.
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Fertilize: Remove dead flowers as they occur, allowing room for the underlying buds to develop and bloom.
Prune: Feed during summer with a good plant fertilizer as per directions on packet.
Support: Tall varieties with large flowers might require support, add a stake in the soil and tie the flower stalk to the stake so it stays upright without snapping
Seasonal: Sunflowers are annuals so they only last one season but look after them well and they can give colour and beauty for a couple of months
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Enjoy the Sunflower's beauty and feel transported to Tuscany with its glorious colour!
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