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Helianthus annuus, 'Holiday'

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus, 'Holiday'
Price: £2.25
RHS Perfect for pollinatorsAttractive to pollinatorsPerfect for cutting
    The only problem with the splendid Sunflower is its single-minded desire, nature's answer to Challenger, to grow straight up making for the heavens and leaving it not the easiest plant to place aesthetically in the border. This fine novelty is the answer. 'Holiday' forms stately, spherical bushes, about 4ft across (you won't need many plants to fill a border!), bearing numerous, very long strong-stemmed, golden-yellow Sunflowers, 6ins across, ideal for cutting to bring sunshine indoors or (and there are not that many plants that can do both) for leaving on the plant for spectacular garden decoration. 4ft (1.2m)

    Surely a plant that needs no introduction. Worthy of a place in any garden and a favourite for children to grow. Incidentally, an ideal plant to grow in a large clump at the foot of large trees or near the edge of a pool. They are surprisingly tolerant of partial shade. There are now also plenty of varieties that are great for cutting – big and dramatic and, of particular interest to the writer – no skill required for arranging! Just stick them in a (large) vase.
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    Genus: Helianthus

    Species: annuus

    Variety: 'Holiday'

    Family Name: Compositae/Asteraceae

    Seed Catalogue No.: 671B

    English Name(s): Sunflower

    Hardiness: Hardy

    Lifecycle: Annual

    Suitable for: Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers

    Colour: Yellow/Orange

    Flowers: July, August, September, October

    Lighting Conditions: Full Sun

    Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

    Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral

    Moisture: Well-drained

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    Germination Instructions

    Sow directly where they are to flower. Sow 15mm deep into finely prepared soil which has be raked to a fine tilth. Sow 2 seeds together every 45cm. Seedlings appear in 14-21 days. When large enough to handle thin out the weaker of the two plants, replant elsewhere if required. Water well until established. Can be started early indoors, sow into individual pots 15mm deep, place pots in a cold frame or greenhouse. Keep moist. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 120cm spacing.

    Growing Instructions

    Easy to grow. Ideally placed near a fence or wall. Water deeply but infrequently. Feed sparingly. Bush type variety will not require support.

    Cultivation Instructions

    If you wish to harvest the seed protect the flower head with garden fleece to deter squirrels and birds, or cut the head and dry indoors. Seeds ready approx. 30-45 days after bloom.

    When to Sow

    JanJFebFMarMAprAMayMJunJJulJAugASepSOctONovNDecD
    • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
    • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
    • Flowers/Harvest

    Approximate number of seeds per packet: 25

    Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.

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