Sunflower 'Hella' - Helianthus annuus

b149 (Helianthus annuus)

Dark yellow, brown-centred sunflower, ideal for cutting. The plants grow up to 1 m tall and form multiple branches with numerous 10 cm-wide heads. Long, very straight side shoots with good vase life.

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Variety-specific characteristics

Lifespan annual
Comment cut flower, good for pollinators
Note suitable for professional cut flower growing
Helianthus annuus
Seed spacing in the row 30-40 cm
Seed spacing between the row 30-40 cm
Sowing depth 1-2 cm

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.