This variety is a branching variety that has beautiful elegant blooms measuring 4 inches across. The blooms are creamy yellow and slightly ruffled white petals with a deep chocolate center. These sunflowers will provide your garden with sophistication and charm. Gorgeous in a cutting vase.
A branching sunflower is a sunflower plant that produces multiple blooms or stems, rather than just one. Branching sunflowers are often used for gardens and decorations, and are a popular choice for cut flowers.
Seed Count: .735mg approximately 100 seeds
When to Plant: Plant in spring after the last frost when the soil temperature is between 70–75°F.
Where to plant: Plant in full sun in well-drained, rich soil.
How to plant: Sow seeds 1/2–1 inch deep and 8–12 inches apart. You can also start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before the last frost.
Young Plants may need staked for wind protection.
Watering: Water regularly until the plants are established. Keep the soil moist but not wet.
Spacing: Plant taller varieties at the north end of your garden so they don't overshadow other plants.
Staking: Early plants may need staking and wind protection.
Harvesting: Cut the flower heads off after the stalks are dry but before fall or winter rains. Hang the heads in a warm, dry, well-ventilated place to ripen and dry.
Mulching: Mulch can help retain moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. Keep mulch off the plant stems to prevent rot.
Fertilizing: No fertilizer is needed unless the soil is poor. Adding too much nitrogen can cause plants to produce more foliage than flowers.
Avoiding pests and diseases: Monitor regularly for aphids. Italian White sunflowers are susceptible to mold and mildew in poorly-drained soil.
Avoiding planting near potatoes or pole beans: The leaves, seeds, and stems of these plants emit a substance that can inhibit the growth of other plants.
