Description
Skyscraper Sunflower varieties boast an impressive height of up to 10 feet, making them one of the tallest species.
This sunflower is an easy-to-grow annual with bright yellow flowers that grow 14 inches or more, supported by strong stalks. Its stalks and petals make excellent cut flower arrangements, adding vibrant color to any living space. Use the sunflower seed for a delicious jumbo-sized treat. Not only does this flower scrape skies, but it also tolerates heat and drought.
- Characteristics: Attracts butterflies, pollinators, songbirds, and specialized bees | Pet friendly
- Color: Yellow
- Fill Weight (grams): 5.3 g
- Approximate Seed Count: 48 - 59
- Plant Type: Flower
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Days To Bloom: 75 - 90 Days
- Landscape Use: Bedding
- Resistance: Deer|Dry Soil|Poor Soil
- Tolerance: Drought|Heat
- Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer
- Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer
- Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sowing Info
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
- Planting Depth: 1"
- Seed Spacing: Sow Skyscraper Sunflower seeds roughly 18 - 24" apart.
- Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.
Description
Skyscraper Sunflower varieties boast an impressive height of up to 10 feet, making them one of the tallest species.
This sunflower is an easy-to-grow annual with bright yellow flowers that grow 14 inches or more, supported by strong stalks. Its stalks and petals make excellent cut flower arrangements, adding vibrant color to any living space. Use the sunflower seed for a delicious jumbo-sized treat. Not only does this flower scrape skies, but it also tolerates heat and drought.
- Characteristics: Attracts butterflies, pollinators, songbirds, and specialized bees | Pet friendly
- Color: Yellow
- Fill Weight (grams): 5.3 g
- Approximate Seed Count: 48 - 59
- Plant Type: Flower
- Plant Lifecycle: Annual
- Days To Bloom: 75 - 90 Days
- Landscape Use: Bedding
- Resistance: Deer|Dry Soil|Poor Soil
- Tolerance: Drought|Heat
- Growing Season(s): Spring|Summer
- Harvest/Bloom Season(s): Summer
- Package Dimensions: 3.25 x 4.5"
Sowing Info
Sow a few seeds evenly spaced in hills, 8 inches high and 12 inches across. Young vines should have a fence, trellis, or heavy cord on which to climb. When young vines are about 8 inches, thin to 3 plants per hill. Does not transplant well.
- Planting Depth: 1"
- Seed Spacing: Sow Skyscraper Sunflower seeds roughly 18 - 24" apart.
- Nutrient Care Instructions: Apply SUPERthrive once per week. Soak in solution of 1/4 tsp per gal for 15 min. or longer depending on size and type.