Add a bold splash of color to your garden with Deep Purple Sunflower, a striking flowering plant known for its dramatic dark purple blooms and classic sunflower shape. Perfect for borders, beds, and container planting, this low-maintenance plant is ideal for home gardeners looking to create a vibrant cottage garden display.
Features & Benefits:
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Produces large, deep purple, long-lasting blooms
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Cottage garden essential, perfect for adding height and color
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Ideal for borders, garden beds, and containers
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Heirloom seeds, non-GMO, suitable for sustainable gardening
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Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
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Low-maintenance and easy to grow
Specifications:
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Seed Type: Annual flowering plant
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Variety: Deep Purple Sunflower
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Plant Height: 4–6 feet
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Bloom Season: Summer to early autumn
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil Requirement: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Soil Preparation: Prepare well-draining soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
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Sowing: Sow seeds ½ inch deep and press gently; cover lightly with soil.
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Spacing: Space seedlings 12–18 inches apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during germination and early growth.
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Light Requirement: Full sun promotes strong growth and vibrant blooms.
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Germination Time: 7–14 days under warm conditions (70–75°F).
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Transplanting: Transplant seedlings carefully when 3–4 inches tall to permanent garden locations or containers.
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Maintenance: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health; minimal pruning required.
