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Contains about 1 gram of seeds
$1.95
SKU: GS-7775-SUN-DT
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Organicly grown
Non GMO
Description
Sunflower 'Autumn Beauty' (Helianthus annuus) is a spectacular open-pollinated heirloom selection celebrated for its long-blooming habit and rich palette of late-summer hues.Growing into stately, multi-branched plants reaching 5 to 8 feet in height, a single stalk produces up to two dozen 4- to 6-inch flower heads throughout the season.The blossoms display a warm spectrum of bronze, copper, rich mahogany, deep crimson, lemon yellow, and striking bi-color patterns surrounding dark central disks.Excellent as a heavy-yielding cut flower, a tall garden backdrop, or a living screen, Autumn Beauty provides a continuous supply of nectar for bees and butterflies, followed by abundant seed heads for songbirds.
Season:
Midsummer through Autumn (Warm-Season Annual, ~75–85 Days to Maturity)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b):
Direct sow outdoors late May to early June once soil temperatures consistently exceed 18°C (65°F) all frost danger has passed. Sow seeds 0.5 to 1 inch deep, spaced 6 inches apart, thin seedlings to 18–24 inches apart. Alternatively, start indoors in deep biodegradable pots late April to early May (avoid taproot disturbance)
Sunlight:
Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required for heavy blooming strong stems)
Watering Needs:
Low to Moderate (requires steady moisture to establish; once rooted, highly drought- heat-tolerant)
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Good to know
Multi-branching growth produces dozens of blooms per plant over an extended harvesting window compared to single-stem sunflowers
Smaller 4- to 6-inch flower heads are perfectly proportioned for vase arrangements and fresh cut-flower bouquets
Outstanding wildlife support—attracts bees and pollinators during summer and provides seeds for wild birds in late fall
Tall stems may require staking or wind protection if planted in exposed, windy garden sites
Young seedlings are attractive to slugs, birds, and squirrels during early emergence and may need temporary wire protection
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