{"product_id":"sperli-86871-sonnenblume-waooh","title":"SPERLI Sonnenblume Waooh","description":"\u003cp\u003eA yellow cutting sunflower of 80 to 100 cm that flowers from August to October – equally at home in the bed and the vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe story\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOrigins \u0026 history\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs 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 \u0026amp; Flowering Plant Compost for a good start and Sunflower Fertiliser during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMeaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreek 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA thought for giving\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWaooh 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 packet for approx. 30 plants\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helianthus annuus\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e annual\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80–100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e sunny, partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow indoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e March–April\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSow outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e April–June\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e August–October\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1–2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRow spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed type:\u003c\/strong\u003e loose seed\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e yes\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to sow\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\u003cli\u003eStart off in March and April in Jiffy pellets, or sow directly from April to June, 1 to 2 cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eAt 15 to 20 °C the seeds germinate in 7 to 14 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlant 30 cm apart with 30 cm between rows, in sun or partial shade.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003eOne portion is enough for about 30 plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery time: 1–2 weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer: SPERLI GmbH. Seeds, not a plant – the image shows the original packet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/saatgut\"\u003eDiscover more seeds\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPERLI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60230555271552,"sku":"SPERLI-86871","price":3.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/2868\/5696\/files\/sperli-86871-originalpackung.jpg?v=1793097316","url":"https:\/\/www.green24.de\/en\/products\/sperli-86871-sonnenblume-waooh","provider":"GREEN24","version":"1.0","type":"link"}