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Solano Double – Sunflower Seed

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Description

The Solano Double Sunflower Seed is a premium hybrid variety known for its stunning, double-bloomed, golden-yellow flowers. These sunflowers feature thick, multi-layered petals, creating a fuller, more vibrant appearance that stands out in any garden. Ideal for both ornamental use and as a cut flower, the Solano Double blooms consistently, producing multiple heads per stem, making it a fantastic addition to gardens, flower beds, or bouquets. This F1 hybrid is bred for exceptional uniformity, strong growth, and long-lasting blooms, ensuring a spectacular display throughout the growing season.

 

Features:

  • Flower Color: Bright, golden-yellow blooms with a rich, double-petal structure that creates a fuller, more impressive flower head
  • Flower Shape: Double-bloomed, round flower heads with numerous petals, making each bloom appear lush and full
  • Plant Type: Annual, providing vibrant, fresh flowers in the first season
  • Height: Grows to 4-5 feet (120-150 cm), making it ideal for tall garden beds, fences, and back rows
  • Sunlight Requirement: Prefers full sun to achieve the brightest blooms and the best growth
  • Soil: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH
  • Bloom Time: Produces blooms from mid to late summer, continuing through fall, offering long-lasting color
  • Flower Production: Multiple flower heads per stem, providing a fuller and more continuous bloom display
  • Pollinator Friendly: A magnet for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, contributing to a healthier garden ecosystem
  • Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and care for, with occasional deadheading and deep watering to encourage strong growth

 

Specifications:

  • Seed Type: F1 hybrid seeds, ensuring uniform growth and consistent, double-bloomed flowers
  • Packet Size: Available in various packet sizes to meet your planting needs, from small garden projects to larger-scale plantings
  • Germination: Seeds typically germinate in 7-10 days at temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C)
  • Seedling Care: Keep the soil moist during germination, and once established, water deeply to encourage healthy root growth, allowing the soil to dry between waterings
  • Plant Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart to allow for ample growth and prevent overcrowding
  • Hardiness Zone: Best suited for USDA zones 5-10, making it a versatile option for a wide range of climates
  • Mature Size: Reaches a height of 4-5 feet (120-150 cm) with a spread of 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)

The Solano Double Sunflower Seed is an excellent choice for gardeners who want a show-stopping sunflower variety with rich, vibrant blooms. Its robust growth, disease resistance, and full, double flowers make it perfect for creating dramatic displays in garden beds, borders, or as part of a cutting garden. Whether you're growing sunflowers for aesthetic beauty or floral arrangements, this variety is sure to impress with its abundant, long-lasting blooms.