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b141
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SUNFLOWER (MULTI BRANCHED)
b141 (Helianthus annuus)
Variety with multiple branches and simple flowers which range in a wide spectrum of browns and yellows. Staggered sowing will produce extended flowering periods. Depending on when sown, grows up to 2 metres in height.
Lifespan: annual
Comment: cut flower, good for pollinators
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Seed spacing between the row: 30-40 cm
Seed spacing in the row: 30-40 cm
Sowing depth: 1-2 cm
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Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.