Sunflower Seeds, American Giant Hybrid

Helianthus annuus

$2.19

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Sunflower Seeds, American Giant Hybrid

Helianthus annuus

$2.19

Sale Sold out

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Product Information

The American Giant Sunflower is a very tall summer annual.

If you are looking for the biggest and tallest sunflower around, then boy have you found it. This sunflower can reach up to 16' tall with 10" wide blooms. Because of their size, American Giant Sunflowers make for perfect competition flowers. These ginormous blooms are supported on sturdy stalks with large leaves.

Interested in having your own sunflower garden? Check out this guide!

Sku: 4069

Vendor: Ferry-Morse

Growing Information

Safe
for Bees

Grows
Best In:

Full Sun

Days to
Germination:

14-21 Days

Growing Height:

14'-16'

Key Features

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus

Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 10

Plant Type: Annual Flower

Fill Weight (grams): 1

Days To Bloom: 65-75 Days

Instructions

After all danger of frost, sow American Giant Sunflower seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1" of soil. When plants are 4" tall, thin. Sunflowers need lots of water.

Planting Depth: 1"

Seed Spacing: Sow American Giant Sunflower seeds roughly 18"-24" apart.

Suggestions

Excellent for tall blooming backgrounds and screens for unsightly places. Harvest seed by cutting flower heads when backs are yellow, then hanging downward in a warm, dry place.