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Helianthus (Sunflowers)


 

The tall variety is a very stately plant, suitable for the background or a corner of the border.

Well-grown flowers have measured 16 in. in diameter. The miniature kinds make fine vase ornaments.

They grow in any garden soil, and are easily increased by seed raised on a hotbed in spring and afterwards transplanted.

The perennials may be propagated by division of the root. They produce their flowers in August.

Height, 3 ft. to 6 ft.

Source: Gardening for the Million by Alfred Pink, probably from the 1890s.

Author: Albert Pink :: Hits: 0 :: Added: Fri Apr 27 2007 ::

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