Helianthus annus 'Russian Giant' |
Native Region: US to central America
Preferred Climate: warm temperate
Harvest Date: Sunday 01 October, 2006
Seed count: 12-15
Description:
Fast-growing tall annual with heart-shaped hairy green leaves bears large daisy-like flowerheads with yellow ray florets and brown disk florets. Height to 11 feet.
Cultivation:
For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Gow seed at 16 degrees Celsius in late winter or in situ in spring. Grow in moderately-fertile humusy moist yet well-drained soil in full sun. Prefers a neutral to alkaline soil and needs long hot summers to flower well.
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