Sunflower (Multi Branched) - Annual flowers
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.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Lifespan | annual |
|---|---|
| Comment | cut flower, good for pollinators |
| 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.