Astra Rose Cream Sunflower
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- SHIPSBeginning in April, after your last frost date
- ZONEGrows everywhere in the USA (annual, zones 2-11)
- INCLUDES3 plants, each in a 2.5" diameter pot
- Botanical NameHelianthus annuus
Description
As peculiar as it is pretty, the Astral Rose Cream Sunflower is our new fave. Smokey, pastel, apricot-pink rays of petals beam off a powder puff tuft of pollinator paradise, surrounded by a frilly, yellow-petaled mini crown. Quirky, right? We love her. What a cutie pie. Includes three young plants.
- SUN Full sun, or part shade
- HEIGHT 4ft when full grown
- SPACING 12" between plants
- CLIMATE Heat tolerant
- DEER Deer resistant
- KIDS+PETS Non-toxic
- WATER Drought tolerant
- INDOOR+POTSIn-ground or in large containers outside
How to Plant
Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Fill a little bit of the loose dirt back into the hole and tuck your plant in so the base of the stem is even with the top of the hole. Now fill in the rest of the soil around the roots, give the soft ground around the base of your new plant friend a few solid pats to compress the soil onto the roots, and a long, gentle drink of water.
Where to Plant
Find a place that gets a decent amount of sun, in well draining soil.
When to Plant
Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon. Plant outside after your average last frost in the spring.
When to Expect Blooms
Mid-summer through frost.
Care Instructions
Water regularly until they get established, and then give them extra water during dry spells.
Extra Credit
Native to North America.
- DEER Not deer resistent
- KIDS+PETS Non-toxic
- DIFFICULTY Super easy to grow
- CLIMATE Heat loving
- WATER Drought tolerant
- INDOOR+POTS Too tall for containers
How to Plant
Dig a hole and tuck your plant in so it is even with the soil. Now give your plant a good wish, a few solid pats to compress the soil around it, and a long drink of water.
Where to Plant
Find a place that gets a decent amount of sun, and space plants about 9" apart.
When to Plant
Avoid the heat of the day when planting — plant in the early morning, late afternoon, or by the light of the moon. Plant outside after your average last frost in the Spring.
When to Expect Blooms
Single, glorious bloom in the Summertime.
Care Instructions
Water regularly until they get established, and then give them extra water during dry spells. And ask us any questions along the way.
Extra Credit
Native to North America. Fun fact: Sunflowers are known to remove toxins from contaminated soil.