Sunflower 'Feed the Birds'
Helianthus annuus hyb.

Name: Sunflower 'Feed the Birds'
SKU: S1321
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SKU # S1321

Product Type: Seed Packet

Approximate Seeds Per Packet: 10

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Lovely gold petals encircle the large centers of this single-stemmed, seed producing wonder. Late in the season, the heads tip under the weight of the myriad nutrient-dense seeds. Grow natural pesticide residue free food for your backyard birds and wildlife!

Lifecycle: Annual

Hardiness: Half Hardy Annual

Size: 4-6' h x 2' w

Sun: Full sun

Soil: Regular to rich, well-drained

Season: Summer to fall

Seed to Bloom: 12-14 weeks

Color: Large heads of yellow with a very large central disk

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Sowing Instructions:

Depth: 1/4"
Sprout Time: 5-14 days
Starting Indoors: Not recommended, as sunflowers grow very quickly and do best planted directly.
Starting Outdoors: Direct sow after last frost.

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Placement & Cultivation

Sunflowers' full heads of bloom follow the sun, an attribute called heliotropism. Be sure to plant them where they receive a full day of sun, spaced well apart. Water deeply when watering to encourage vigorous, deeply rooted plants that can stand up to wind storms. A favorite cut flower, planted in back borders in informal cottage gardens, at the edge of vegetable gardens, or employed as a leafy and flower-filled hedge. Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds.
Final Spacing: 2-2.5'
Water Use: Medium Water Use
Watering Details: About 1" of water per week, though they will tolerate some dryness.
Soil pH: Acidic to neutral
Fertilizer: Add 2" of compost and mix in prior to planting. Once established one application of a low nitrogen organic fertilizer is beneficial.
Diseases & Pests:

Plant Description

Plant: Green, branching stems with oblong to lanceolate leaves.
Seeds: Each flower head will turn into a seed head of achenes—black, oblong seeds. If planning to collect, cover with netting or cheesecloth to prevent birds from helping themselves.
When to Cut: Fully opened flowers

Fun Fact

The flowers will turn to face the sun, particularly during bud phase. This process is referred to as heliotropism.

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

The Birds go Gaga For These Wednesday, August 29, 2018

By Orland Park, IL

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Each time one of these opens up the feast is on. The bigger ones took a while to get picked apart from the stems and then we found this smaller one being worked on over here.

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Sunflower 'Feed the Birds'
Helianthus annuus hyb.

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Sunflower 'Feed the Birds' Helianthus annuus hyb.

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Growing Guide

Sowing Instructions:

When to Set Outside

Placement & Cultivation

Plant Description

Fun Fact

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Sunflower 'Feed the Birds'
Helianthus annuus hyb.