Sunflower ‘Bronze Shades’ Seeds

Sunflower ‘Bronze Shades’ Seeds

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus

• Taller-growing novelty garden and cut flower variety.
• Multiple-branching habit producing numerous blooms per plant.
• Wide colour range—from light lemon to rich red and everything between.
• Ideal for mixed borders, cottage gardens, and cutting.
• Flowers quickly—around 7–8 weeks from sowing in warm conditions.
• Bee- and beneficial-insect friendly.
• Best sown spring to early autumn in full sun.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual
• Plant Height: Approx. 180 cm
• Flower Type/Colour: Branching mix; lemon, amber, bronze, red tones
• Pollen: Pollen-bearing (bee-friendly)

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • Temperate: September–January
  • Subtropical: August–February
  • Tropical: March–September (avoid peak wet)
  • Cool: October–December
  • Arid: September–January (with irrigation)
• Germination: 7–10 days @ 18–25°C
• Depth: 10–15 mm
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Where: Direct sow; taproot dislikes disturbance
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost
• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants; rows 60–90 cm apart (allow for branching)

Growing Tips:

• Water deeply at longer intervals to encourage strong taproots.
• Stagger sowings every 2–3 weeks for a longer colour display.
• Protect seedlings from birds and snails.
• Mulch to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
• For cutting, harvest stems as petals just begin to unfurl.

Harvest:

Begin cutting around 7–8 weeks after sowing. Branching habit extends the picking window; remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

When to Sow Sunflower ‘Bronze Shades’ in Your Climate

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