Sunflower 'Prado Red' (Organic)

Helianthus annuus

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Exclusive to Diggers. Rich velvet flowers in rich red to burnt orange tones, fading to yellow at the end of the season. The generosity of a multi-stemmed sunflower with up to 10 heads per plant that dazzles in the garden up to 2 months of consistent flowering. Flowering can be extended from regular de-heading. ORGANIC
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Exclusive to Diggers. Rich velvet flowers in rich red to burnt orange tones, fading to yellow at the end of the season. The generosity of a multi-stemmed sunflower with up to 10 heads per plant that dazzles in the garden up to 2 months of consistent flowering. Flowering can be extended from regular de-heading. ORGANIC
How to grow
Prado Red can be tricky to germinate. Soak seed for 4-6 hours or until the seed sinks to the bottom prior to sowing. It will also help to put the seeds in the fridge for a week prior to soaking. This will just help the seeds come out of dormancy quicker.
Growing information
Seed sowing
Sow method: Sow direct
Germination: 75
Sow distance: 30cm
Seed sowing times
Cool: Oct-Dec
Warm: Sep-Dec
Hot: Aug-Dec
Sub-tropical: Mar-Nov
Tropical: Apr-Sep
Growing needs
Light: Full Sun
Water: Drought tolerant
Plant characteristics
Type: Tender Annual
Height: 1.5m
Width: 30cm
Flower colour: Burgundy

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