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Sunflower 'Chianti'

Helianthus annuus

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Chianti is part of the Helianthus genus and is a Sunflower variety. Its scientific name is Helianthus annuus 'Chianti'. 'Chianti' is considered a hybrid cultivar. It is an Flower and is treated mainly as a Annual, This means that it grows best over the course of a single year. Chianti is known for growing to a height of approximately 1.50 metres (4.88 feet).

Chianti Sunflower is normally quite a low maintenance plant and is normally very easy to grow - great for beginner gardeners!

This plant info is provided by the myfolia gardener's wiki. All details about Sunflower 'Chianti' have been kindly provided by our members.

How to grow Sunflower 'Chianti'

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Position in a full sun location and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Chianti is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Use USDA Hardiness Zone 4 - 9 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Chianti tends to grow best in a soil ph of between 5.7 and 8.1 meaning it does best in weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil.

Growing Chianti from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 4.68 inches (12.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.49 inches (1.25 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

Transplanting Chianti

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

Harvesting Chianti

Sunflower 'Chianti' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Chianti exhibits. Annual Category The category for the Chianti plant. Flower
Hardiness Is Chianti frost hardy? Half Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Chianti grow? 1.50 metres / 4.88 feet Mature Spread How wide does Chianti grow? 50.0 cm / 1.62 feet
USDA Zone Range What zones does Chianti grow best in? Zone 4 - Zone 9 pH Range The level of acidity for Chianti. 5.7 - 8.1
Sun How much sunlight does Chianti need to grow? Full Sun
Water Requirements How much water does Chianti require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertiliser does Chianti need? High
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Chianti need in order to germinate? 13°C / 55°F to 20°C / 68°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Chianti in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Chianti seeds be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Chianti? 1.25 cm / 0.49 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Chianti 12.0 cm / 4.68 inches
Edible? Is Chianti edible? edible

How long does Chianti take to grow?

These estimates for how long Sunflower 'Chianti' takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Chianti to germinate? 7 days Average 7 days | Min 6 days | Max 10 days (6)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Chianti? + 23 days Average 23 days | Min 19 days | Max 27 days (2)
Days to Maturity How long until Chianti is ready for harvest / bloom? + 60 days Average 60 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Chianti? = 90 days

When should I sow Chianti?

Folia's when to plant Sunflower 'Chianti' estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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