NIKA SEEDS - Flowers Indoor Ornamental Sunflower Double Dwarf Mix - 60 Seeds

ORNAMENTAL SUNFLOWER DOUBLE MIXFlowers are large, golden-yellow with a thick terry basket 6" in diameter. It is a heat-loving plant that cannot withstand the frost. The plant height is 45 to 50". Planting instructions:  Space seeds about 6 inches apart in a shallow trench between 1 and 2 inches deep. In sandy soil, 2 inches deep is better. Cover and keep watered until seeds sprout in 7 to 10 days. When first true leaves appear (the second set of leaves); thin plants to about 2 feet apart.Depending on the variety, sunflowers will mature and develop seeds in 80 to 120 days. Sow a new row every 2 to 3 weeks to enjoy continuous blooms until the first frost. For maximum seed, production space rows 2 to 3 feet apart. To grow smaller flowers for bouquets, space plants much closer together about 6 inches apart, or as close as 2 inches in dry places. Skip fertilizing.The plants will be much smaller, with fewer branches, but the stems will be longer and flower heads a good size for arrangements. Sunflower roots spread widely and can withstand some drought.However, it is best to water them regularly during their most important growth period which is about 20 days before and after flowering. Deep, regular watering helps encourage root growth, which is especially helpful with taller sunflower varieties bearing top-heavy blooms.