Jade – Sunflower Seed

Description

The Jade F1 Sunflower is a unique and striking variety, known for its vibrant green petals with golden centers, offering a beautiful twist on the traditional sunflower look. This high-quality hybrid produces tall, strong plants that are perfect for garden displays and cut flowers.

Key Features:

Distinctive Green Blooms: The petals start off with a stunning jade green hue, transforming to golden tones as they mature, creating an intriguing two-tone flower.

Large Flower Heads: Each plant produces large, 5–6-inch flower heads that stand out in any garden.

Strong Stalks: These sunflowers have strong, sturdy stems, making them suitable for both garden and vase arrangements.

Compact and Well-Branching: Known for being more compact than traditional sunflowers, Jade has a branching growth habit that results in multiple blooms per plant.

Specifications:

Plant Type: Annual, hybrid sunflower

Height: Grows up to 4–5 feet tall

Flower Size: 5–6 inches in diameter, with green petals and a golden center

Planting Depth: Plant seeds 1 inch deep in well-draining soil.

Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for growth and blooming.

Light: Prefers full sun for optimal growth and bloom development.

Watering: Keep soil consistently moist, but ensure proper drainage to prevent waterlogging.

Growing Tips:

Planting Time: Direct sow in the garden after the last frost date or start seeds indoors 2-3 weeks before the last expected frost. Transplant once the soil is warm.

Support: No special staking required; however, adding additional support can help if planting in windy areas.

Care: Regular watering and feeding with a balanced fertilizer will promote strong, healthy growth and increase flower production.

Deadheading: For longer blooming, regularly remove spent flowers to encourage more buds.