Sunflower "Crimson Queen"

Sunflower "Crimson Queen".
Huge velvety inflorescences of dark cherry colour!
An excellent plant for cutting and creating decorative compositions.
An annual ornamental plant from the Asteraceae family. The plant is erect, branching and 150-180 cm high. A basket is formed on each shoot.
Blooms from July to September.
Sunflower is drought-resistant, thermophilic, and prefers sunny areas with fertile loose soil.
Used for planting in flowerbeds, in groups.
Sowing: April-May in open ground (in a permanent place) with nests of 1-2 seeds according to the scheme 70 x 70 cm. Seeding depth is not more than 1.0-2.0 cm. Shoots appear on the 10-14th day. Seedlings tolerate frosts down to -6°C.
Crops are thinned out, leaving a distance between plants of 30-40 cm. Transplantation is poorly tolerated.
Care: Prefers open, well-lit areas and loose, well-drained, non-acidic soils. In addition, potted sunflowers should be watered and fertilized regularly.
Flowering: from late June until frost.

Bot. syn.: Helianthus aridus, Helianthus lenticularis.