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Dwarf sunflower 'Eclipse' organic

Name: Dwarf sunflower 'Eclipse' organic
Brand: Les jardins de l'écoumène
SKU: ECOU-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: OutOfStock

Latin name Helianthus annuus

Quantity per packet About 30 seeds

Product information

Product
identification

Latin nameHelianthus annuus

FamilyAsteraceae

TypeAnnual flower

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAbout 30 seeds

Code produitJAREC-0276

Product
description

The organic 'Eclipse' dwarf sunflower is a sunny and charming variety, perfect for brightening up small gardens, balconies, and floral pots. Compact yet generous, it quickly develops a beautiful, well-branched silhouette, topped with bright yellow flowers with dark centers that immediately catch the eye. Its abundant flowering enlivens the space from July to September and attracts a host of pollinators, from bees to butterflies, making it a plant that is both decorative and useful to the garden's ecosystem. Easy to grow, it is wonderful for beginner gardeners as well as those looking for a bright touch in a confined space. Its modest size allows it to be easily integrated into borders, containers, and urban landscaping without ever appearing invasive. In addition to its ornamental value, its edible petals and seeds bring an original touch to salads and summer compositions. Its rapid growth and sustained flowering make it a joyful companion throughout the beautiful season. Growing the 'Eclipse' dwarf sunflower means inviting a small source of light into your garden, simple, floriferous, and intensely vibrant.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodMay to June

Sowing depth2 cm (0.8 in)

Germination temperature18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)

Germination time7 to 14 days

Soil
and care

ExposureSun

Soil

Well drained

Watering

Moderate

Container
growing

true

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Garden use

containers, cut flowers, salads, pollinators

Bloom period

July to September

Harvest

July to September

Size
and facts

Height35 to 40 cm (14 to 16 in)

Spread25 to 30 cm (10 to 12 in.)

Planting
partners

Good companions

climbing bean, nasturtium, zinnia

Avoid planting with

none known

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.