The Autumn Beauty sunflower is a spectacular ornamental variety offering large flowers in warm and varied hues ranging from golden yellow to coppery red, including orange and bronze. Highly decorative and easy to grow, it brings a warm autumnal atmosphere to summer flowerbeds and attracts pollinators and birds.
2. Sowing
Difficulty level : Easy
Sowing method : Direct sowing outdoors after all risk of frost has passed (late May in zones 5-6) or sowing indoors 2 to 3 weeks before the last frost
Sowing technique : In pockets or in line
Sowing depth : ~ 2 to 3 cm
Germination time : 7 to 14 days
Germination temperature : 18 to 24 C
3. Culture
Ease of cultivation : Easy
Growing season : Warm season
Transplanting : Possible, but direct sowing is recommended
Plant spacing : ~ 30 to 45 cm between plants
Distance between rows : ~ 60 to 75 cm
Hardiness zone : Non-hardy annual plant
Light : Full sun
Soil type : Rich, loose and well-drained soil
Soil pH : Slightly acidic to neutral
Soil moisture : Keep the soil consistently moist.
Soil fertility : Soil enriched with organic matter is recommended
Time before flowering : Approximately 70 to 80 days after sowing
Watering : Regular, especially during periods of active growth
Other characteristics : Branching habit producing multiple flowers per plant; excellent cut flower
4. Usage
Ideal for flower beds, borders and flower gardens. The Autumn Beauty sunflower is also superb in bouquets thanks to its warm and varied colors.
5. Apprenticeship
Companion plants : Corn, cucumber, squash, peas
Enemy plants : Potato
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