Short Stuff Dwarf Sunflower
Short Stuff Dwarf Sunflower
Blooms in 54 days. Carefully chosen by Merlyn and Mary Ann Niedens from Illinois. Adorn your garden with the beauty of 5-7 inch golden yellow flowers gracefully hosted by 30-inch plants, making them an ideal choice for borders and a generous seed source for winter bird feeding. Maintain the elegance of your border by removing the occasional tall plant. This variety offers an excellent alternative to PVP varieties. Your small (2 g) packet generously contains about 40 seeds.
Sunflowers
Helianthus annuus unless otherwise noted.
How to grow: Annual. Germination: 14 days, 70 degrees F. Full sun. Direct sow in May or June. Space 12-18” apart. Taller varieties may need staking. Early in the growth stage, place a pole at the base of the stalk. As the stem grows, use twine or soft ties to secure it to the stake every 6’ or so. History: Some archaeologists believe that Native Americans may have cultivated sunflowers as early as 3000 B.C. Uses: You can leave any remaining seed-heads in the garden for fall and winter visitors. Or you can cut and dry the seed-heads indoors. Throughout the winter months, tie dried heads to trees or to your deck to create feeding stations.Uses: You can leave any remaining seed-heads in the garden for fall and winter visitors. Or you can cut and dry the seed-heads indoors. Throughout the winter months, tie dried heads to fences or to your deck or suspend in trees to feed birds.
