Sunflower 'Terracotta'

Helianthus annuus

How to grow Sunflower 'Terracotta'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Terracotta is thought of as half hardy, so it will need cloching or fleece protection when the temperature dips. Terracotta needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.7 to 8.1 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Terracotta from seed

Look to ensure a distance 4.68 inches (12.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Terracotta about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Terracotta

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Terracotta is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Terracotta