DWARF SUNSATION SUNFLOWER SEEDS
 
10 x Seeds.
 
Sunflower Dwarf Sunsation is bright, cheerful, robust and always a favourite in a childrens' garden.  This dwarf sunflower variety will grow well in the garden or pots.  Dwarf Sunsation has compact, golden-yellow petals and is very quick to flower.
 
A sunflower plant thrives in areas where it gets full sun exposure.  It needs to be exposed to direct sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day.  It prefers to grow on loose, loamy, well-drained soil as it has long tapped roots and secondary roots as well.  The plant flowers during the hot summer period and the soil has to be slightly alkaline or basic.
 
How to Grow a Sunflower Plant from Seed:
 
It is ideal to plant the sunflower seeds after the frost in spring.
The best month to plant sunflower seeds in Australia is in early November, when the soil temperature reaches at least 15°C.
Sunflower seeds love to grow directly in the soil, as sunflower plants do not like being moved.
The plants must be planted with enough room between them.  Plants need to be at least 15 to 25cm apart to grow well.
Place seeds in soil that is about 2cm in depth from the topsoil and spaced 50cm apart.
To help the sunflower plant develop strong roots, you can add a light fertiliser to the soil when planting the seeds.
Seeds can be covered with netting util the seed germinates.  This will help in keeping the small birds such as sparrows away.
 
Caring for the Sunflower Plant
Water the plant around its root zone when it is small.
Once grown, water the plant deeply to encourage deep roots to develop.
Feeding the plant with fertiliser must be done in moderation.
Tall varieties might need some support when it grows.  Use bamboo stakes to support the stem of the plant.