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Sunflower 'Sunshine'

Helianthus annuus

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Belonging to the Helianthus genus (Helianthus annuus 'Sunshine'), Sunshine is a variety of Sunflower. This variety is a Flower that typically grows as an Perennial, which is defined as a plant that matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of three years or more. Sunshine is known for growing to a height of approximately 4.00 metres (13.00 feet).

Due to how easy it is to grow in a variety of conditions, Sunshine Sunflower is great for beginner gardeners and those that like low maintainance gardens.

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

How to grow Sunflower 'Sunshine'

Keep in mind when planting that Sunshine is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Growing Sunshine from seed

Sow 4.68 inches (12.0 cm) deep with a guideline distance of 11.7 inches (30.0 cm).

Transplanting Sunshine

As Sunshine is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Harvesting Sunshine

Sunflower 'Sunshine' information

Lifecycle The lifecycle that Sunshine exhibits. Perennial Category The category for the Sunshine plant. Flower
Hardiness Is Sunshine frost hardy? Hardy
Mature Height How tall does Sunshine grow? 4.00 metres / 13.00 feet
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Sunshine need in order to germinate? 13°C / 55°F to 20°C / 68°F Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Sunshine in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Sowing Depth How deep to plant Sunshine? 12.0 cm / 4.68 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to sow Sunshine 30.0 cm / 11.7 inches
Edible? Is Sunshine edible? edible

How long does Sunshine take to grow?

These estimates for how long Sunflower 'Sunshine' 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 Sunshine to germinate? 8 days Average 8 days | Min 4 days | Max 13 days (2)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Sunshine? + 12 days Average 12 days | Min days | Max days (0)
Days to Maturity How long until Sunshine is ready for harvest / bloom? + days Average days | Min days | Max days (0)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Sunshine? = days

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