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.
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.