Transform your garden with the stunning West Coast Seeds Solar Power Sunflowers. These hardy annuals are known for their striking bi-colored petals—rich mahogany with bright yellow tips around a dark brown center—creating a dramatic contrast. Growing up to 1.7m (5.5') tall, Solar Power sunflowers are perfect for mass plantings, adding vibrant color to your garden. With thick, strong stems, they also make a bold statement in floral arrangements.
Key Features:
- Vibrant Colors: Mahogany petals with bright yellow tips.
- Impressive Height: Reaches up to 1.7m (5.5') tall.
- Sturdy Stems: Thick and strong, ideal for cut flowers.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts honeybees and other pollinators.
- Hardy Annual: Easy to grow and maintain.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season annual.
- Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
- Timing: Direct sow repeatedly after the last frost date. Starting indoors is possible but offers minimal advantage.
- Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 21-30°C (70-85°F). Seeds sprout in 10-14 days.
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Space plants 1m (3') apart for giant varieties.
Care Tips:
- Soil: Enrich soil with organic matter and incorporate 2 cups of balanced organic fertilizer per 3m (10') of row.
- Watering: Irrigate regularly to support robust growth.
- Boron Application: When plants reach 30cm (12"), apply a boron solution (5ml borax in 350ml water) over 5m (15') of row to enhance seed and flower size. Do not over-apply and avoid using boron on other plants.
- Harvesting: Cut flower heads when the back turns yellow.
Companion Planting:
- Corn: Plant near corn rows to potentially increase yields.
- Squash: Plant amidst squash to improve pollination and production.
- Soil Remediation: Can draw heavy metals and toxins from the soil; burn plants if used for this purpose.
Enhance your garden with the vibrant and sturdy Solar Power Sunflowers from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for creating eye-catching displays and attracting beneficial pollinators, these sunflowers will bring a burst of color and life to any outdoor space. Shop now and enjoy a spectacular garden full of these bi-colored beauties.
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Transform your garden with the stunning West Coast Seeds Solar Power Sunflowers. These hardy annuals are known for their striking bi-colored petals—rich mahogany with bright yellow tips around a dark brown center—creating a dramatic contrast. Growing up to 1.7m (5.5') tall, Solar Power sunflowers are perfect for mass plantings, adding vibrant color to your garden. With thick, strong stems, they also make a bold statement in floral arrangements.
Key Features:
- Vibrant Colors: Mahogany petals with bright yellow tips.
- Impressive Height: Reaches up to 1.7m (5.5') tall.
- Sturdy Stems: Thick and strong, ideal for cut flowers.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts honeybees and other pollinators.
- Hardy Annual: Easy to grow and maintain.
Growing Information:
- Season: Warm season annual.
- Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
- Timing: Direct sow repeatedly after the last frost date. Starting indoors is possible but offers minimal advantage.
- Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 21-30°C (70-85°F). Seeds sprout in 10-14 days.
- Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Space plants 1m (3') apart for giant varieties.
Care Tips:
- Soil: Enrich soil with organic matter and incorporate 2 cups of balanced organic fertilizer per 3m (10') of row.
- Watering: Irrigate regularly to support robust growth.
- Boron Application: When plants reach 30cm (12"), apply a boron solution (5ml borax in 350ml water) over 5m (15') of row to enhance seed and flower size. Do not over-apply and avoid using boron on other plants.
- Harvesting: Cut flower heads when the back turns yellow.
Companion Planting:
- Corn: Plant near corn rows to potentially increase yields.
- Squash: Plant amidst squash to improve pollination and production.
- Soil Remediation: Can draw heavy metals and toxins from the soil; burn plants if used for this purpose.
Enhance your garden with the vibrant and sturdy Solar Power Sunflowers from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for creating eye-catching displays and attracting beneficial pollinators, these sunflowers will bring a burst of color and life to any outdoor space. Shop now and enjoy a spectacular garden full of these bi-colored beauties.
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