German Chamomile – 2000 Seeds – Aromatic Flowers – Medicinal Plant – Easy Cultivation

Main Features: Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus Type: Annual large flower Number of Seeds: 50 Sowing Time: April to June (outdoors), after the last frosts Flowering: July to September (about 8 to 12 weeks after sowing) Flower Diameter: 10–30 cm depending on variety Flower Color: Bright yellow with brown center Location: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours per day) Hardiness: Not hardy (freezes in winter) Description: The sunflower is one of the most emblematic flowers of the summer garden. Its large yellow flower heads, which turn towards the sun, bring a touch of cheerfulness and warmth. Very easy to grow, it delights both beginners and children. Ideal for beds, as a background in the garden, or as a cut flower to decorate the home. Plant Characteristics: Stem: Robust, upright, sometimes branched depending on variety Foliage: Large green, rough, heart-shaped leaves Flower: Large yellow flower head with a brown to purple center Flowering: Single or multiple flowers depending on variety Heliotropism: Young flowers follow the course of the sun (heliotropism) Uses: Ornamental: Beds, borders, background in gardens, rock gardens Cut Flowers: Long vase life (7 to 10 days) Seeds: Ripe seeds attract birds and can be eaten Educational Activity: Ideal for children, fast and impressive growth Green Manure: Can be used for soil structuring Sowing and Cultivation: Sowing: Time: Direct sowing outdoors: April to June, directly in place. Wait until no risk of frost. Pre-cultivation under cover: March to April, in pots, for earlier flowering. Depth: Sow seeds 2–3 cm deep in groups of 2–3 seeds. Germination Temperature: 18–22°C Germination Time: 7 to 14 days Planting Spacing: Low varieties: 30–40 cm Medium varieties: 50–60 cm Giant varieties: 80–100 cm Cultivation and Care: Soil: Normal, deep, rich in organic matter, and well-drained. Sunflowers are not demanding but prefer fertile soil. Location: Full sun. Sunflowers need sun to develop well and produce large flowers. Watering: Regular during growth, especially in dry periods. Once established, they tolerate drought. Fertilization: Low requirements. An application of compost before sowing is sufficient. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which promotes leaf growth. Support: For giant varieties, a support may be necessary in windy regions. Care: Remove faded flowers if you want to prolong flowering, or let the flower heads dry to harvest seeds. Harvest: For Cut Flowers: Time: Cut flowers in the morning when they are fully open, before the petals start to wilt. Vase Life: 7 to 10 days, change water every 2 days. For Seeds: Time: Let the flower heads dry on the plant. When the back of the flower head turns yellow and the seeds are well formed, cut the head. Drying: Let dry further in a dry, airy place. Seeds can be roasted for eating or offered to birds. Tips: Sunflowers are ideal for children: their fast and spectacular growth fascinates both young and old. For staggered flowering, sow successively every 2–3 weeks. Low varieties are perfect for pot cultivation on balconies or terraces. Sunflowers attract bees, bumblebees, and butterflies, contributing to biodiversity in the garden. Avoid planting sunflowers in the same place for several consecutive years. Packaging: 50 seeds.