Sunflower 'Vincent's Mixed'

Helianthus annuus

How to grow Sunflower 'Vincent's Mixed'

  • Full Sun

  • High

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Vincent's Mixed is generally regarded as a half hardy plant, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Vincent's Mixed needs a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.7 to 8.1 (weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil).

Growing Vincent's Mixed from seed

Sow at a depth of approx. 0.49 inches (1.25 cm) and aim for a distance of at least 4.68 inches (12.0 cm) between Sunflower plants. For optimal germination, soil temperature should be a minimum of 13°C / 55°F.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Vincent's Mixed about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Vincent's Mixed

Vincent's Mixed is half hardy, so ensure you wait until all danger of frost has passed in your area before considering planting outside.

Harvesting Vincent's Mixed

Sunflower Vincent's Mixed Etymology

The botanical epithet is from the Latin annuus meaning “annual”.1

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