Sunflower 'Eclipse'

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water often. Keep in mind when planting that Eclipse is thought of as half hardy, so it will require protection in frosts and low temperatures. Planting Eclipse in loamy and clay soil with a ph of between 5.7 and 8.1 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil to weakly alkaline soil.

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. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 13°C / 55°F to ensure good germination.

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

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

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

¹ Latin Dictionary