SPERLI Sonnenblume Waooh

A yellow cutting sunflower of 80 to 100 cm that flowers from August to October – equally at home in the bed and the vase.

The story

Origins & history

For the indigenous peoples of North America, the sunflower was far more than a food plant. From its flowers and seeds they made dyes for textiles and baskets, and the oil from the seeds was used to care for skin and hair.

Uses

As a cut flower it brings late summer indoors. Cut in the morning, just as the flowers are opening, and put them straight into fresh water. In the bed it welcomes Balcony & Flowering Plant Compost for a good start and Sunflower Fertiliser during the growing season.

Meaning

Greek legend tells of the nymph Clytie, who gazed after the sun god Helios out of love until she became a flower that follows the sun. Later art often linked her with the sunflower – even though the plant was still unknown to the ancient Greeks.

A thought for giving

Waooh takes its time and only flowers from August, when summer is already waning. Some things simply take longer to shine – and then shine all the brighter.

At a glance

• Contents: 1 packet for approx. 30 plants
• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
• Life cycle: annual
• Height: 80–100 cm
• Position: sunny, partial shade
• Sow indoors: March–April
• Sow outdoors: April–June
• Flowering: August–October
• Sowing depth: 1–2 cm
• Germination temperature: 15–20 °C
• Germination time: 7–14 days
• Plant spacing: 30 cm
• Row spacing: 30 cm
• Seed type: loose seed
• Cut flower: yes

How to sow

1. Start off in March and April in Jiffy pellets, or sow directly from April to June, 1 to 2 cm deep.
2. At 15 to 20 °C the seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days.
3. Plant 30 cm apart with 30 cm between rows, in sun or partial shade.
4. One portion is enough for about 30 plants.

Delivery time: 1–2 weeks. Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.

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