Sunflower Russian Giant Multi Mix Flower Seds
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SKU: JR099
| Helianthus Annuus 'Russian Giant' Produces Large, Bright Yellow Flowers On Very Tall Stems. It's Ideal For Growing At The Back Of Herbaceous Borders, And Makes A Dramatic Cut Flower. Prepare The Flowerbed In A Sunny Spot With Well-Draining Soil. The Area Shouldn't Be In Front Of Plants Which Themselves Require Sun, Given That These 10-Foot Giants Will Shade Them Out. Work A 3- To 4-Inch Layer Of Aged Manure Or Compost Into The Top 6 Inches Of Soil. Sunflowers Prefer Slightly Acidic To Neutral Soil, In The Range Of Ph Level 5.5 To 7.5. Limestone Will Raise The Ph Level If It Is Lower Than 5.5, While Sulfur Will Lower It If It Is Higher Than 7.5. Set Tall Stakes Into The Ground About 2 Feet Apart Before Sowing. Once The Plant Is Established, Water Deeply Though Infrequently To Encourage Deep Rooting. Unless The Weather Is Exceptionally Wet Or Dry, Water Once A Week With Several Gallons Of Water.Feed Plants Only Sparingly Over fertilization Can Cause Stems To Break In The Fall. You Can Add Diluted Fertilizer Into The Water, Though Avoid Getting The Fertilizer Near The Plant’s Base; It May Help To Build A Moat In A Circle Around The Plant About 18 Inches Out. |