Flowers
Helianthus 'Vanilla Ice' (Sunflower)
Sunflower
This multi-headed, medium-height annual sunflower is very easy to grow. It starts flowering earlier in the season and continues into the autumn. A real winner in any garden. The branching flowers look great when planted in a block where they can support each another.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 1.2m
- Spread
- 30cm
Growing calendar
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Sow indoors
Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Best sown Apr-May where they are to flower. Sow 15mm deep, 30-40cm apart in prepared soil which has be raked to a fine tilth. These can be started early under glass from Mar-Apr. Sow 15mm deep in individual pots of seed compost and keep moist. Place in a greenhouse or cold frame to germinate, planting out when the risk of frost has passed.
Aftercare
If growing in an exposed position, stems may need staking.
Gallery
Ref. SES064