Helianthus x ‘SunCatcher’ Care Guide
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LightHigh
Place your plant in full sun (6-8 hours). -
WaterMedium
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. -
HumidityHigh
This plant has a high tolerance for humidity. -
Temperature 40 to 90
Sunflowers like sunny weather to grow in. -
Hardiness Zones5|6|7|8|9
This plant is a perennial in most parts of the country. He flowers from July until the first frost. -
FertilizingYearly
Add organic compost around the plant in the spring or a balanced granular fertilizer each year. Scratch the soil’s surface, spread the fertilizer, then cover up with the existing soil and mulch. -
Re-pottingRarely
To transplant into a garden container or the garden bed, water your plant the night before. Dig the hole twice as wide as the grower pot and the same depth as the grower pot (not deeper). Remove the plant and center in the spot. Add rooting hormone around the roots of the plant. Water in the hole and let drain. If you have clay soils, add compost to enhance the soil consistency. Fill around the plant and up to the top of its soil line. Tamp down with your hands to remove any air pockets. Water again around the drip line. -
CleaningAs needed
Deadhead to promote more blooms. The dead flowers can be left on the plant at the end of the season. The center seed-cone will feed the birds throughout the winter. -
PropagationSeeds
Direct sow the sunflower seeds in relatively fertile, humus-rich, neutral to alkaline, moist soil, and good drainage. Plant seeds ½ to 1 ½ inches deep, spaced 18 inches apart. Water regularly to germinate and establish the roots throughout the season. Apply a light application of rooting hormone fertilizer during planting. Frequently Asked Questions
Is Calla Lily an indoor or outdoor plant?
Although Calla Lillies can be an outdoor plant, your Lily will thrive in a controlled indoor environment as well.
Does Calla lily come back every year?
Calla Lilies are perennials: depending on how you care and store for your Calla Lily, you can enjoy its color year after year.
How do you take care of Calla Lilies?
Calla Lilies prefer frequent and bright indirect light, and love rich, well-draining soil. Keep the soil lightly moist but be careful to not over water and cause root rot.
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