ORNAMENTAL GARDEN SUNFLOWER

Discover the joy of growing your own sunflowers! The garden sunflower is a plant that will bring a touch of sunshine and joy to your garden. Its magnificent inflorescences are eye-catching and make a wonderful decoration for any garden. Growing sunflowers is great fun for the whole family, and the harvested seeds can be a tasty snack.

• Height: 1.5-2.5 m
• Magnificent inflorescences
• Tasty seeds
• Easy cultivation
• Decoration for any garden
• Attracts bees and butterflies

The garden sunflower is an annual plant that reaches a height of 1.5 to 2.5 meters. It is characterized by large, basket-like inflorescences that appear in summer. After flowering, the baskets are filled with achenes with tasty seeds. The sunflower is a very voracious plant and requires strong fertilization. It grows best in sunny and sheltered locations.

Growing sunflowers is very simple. The seeds are sown into the ground in April, with 2-3 seeds per point every 50-60 cm at a depth of 3-4 cm. The sunflower requires regular watering and fertilization. During the flowering period, it should be additionally strengthened with potassium fertilizer. The harvested seeds can be eaten raw or roasted. The garden sunflower is a plant that will surely appeal to every gardening enthusiast.

The garden sunflower is not only a beautiful decoration for the garden, but also a plant with many properties. Sunflower seeds are rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as unsaturated fatty acids. Sunflower oil is a valued food and cosmetic product. The sunflower is also a honey plant that attracts bees and butterflies.