A Golden Touch to Brighten Up Your Gardens

Sunflower ‘Dorado’ ( Helianthus annuus ), offered by Semences OSC.

With its bright yellow flowers borne on single stems, the Sunflower ‘Dorado’ brings a real “gold mine” to your garden. This compact variety, reaching a height of 120 cm, is ideal for borders, beds or floral arrangements.

Plant height : Up to 120 cm
Quantity per pack : Approximately 15 seeds
Companion plants : Zinnias, cosmos, climbing vegetables
Enemy plants : None known
Suggested uses : Borders, beds, cut flowers
Plant Type : Annual

Cultivation method:

Sunflower ‘Dorado’ is easy to grow and thrives in well-drained soil in full sun. Sow directly outdoors in late May, 6-12mm deep, spacing seeds 7.5-10cm apart. Once seedlings have emerged, thin or transplant to space plants 30-45cm apart.

For an early start, start seeds 2-3 weeks before the last frost indoors in peat pots or Jiffy 7’s at 70F (21C). Harden off seedlings before transplanting outdoors. Maintain regular watering and fertilize twice during the season with a granular fertilizer such as 15-5-15 or equivalent. Germination takes 7-10 days.

Bring a burst of color and light to your outdoor space with the ‘Dorado’ Sunflower , a robust and elegant hybrid variety.