Description
Summer Moon Sunflower Seeds 6177.
Sophisticated Lemon-Cream Petals Paired with Rich Chocolate Centres.
Summer Moon Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a sophisticated hybrid variety celebrated for its refined, delicate color palette. Featuring subtle, pale lemon-cream petals encircling a deep chocolate-brown central disc, its elegant blossoms measure 7 to 13 cm across. Growing to a graceful garden height of approximately 1.5 m, Summer Moon brings a soft, luminescent charm to sunny borders and serves as an exquisite accent in high-end floral arrangements and home bouquets.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6177
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Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus ‘Summer Moon’
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Type: Hybrid Annual
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Height: 1.5 m
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Flower Size: 7–13 cm diameter
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Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained soil
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Germination: 7–10 days at 21°C
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Seed Depth: 6–12 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 15 seeds per packet
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Summer Moon Sunflower is simple to cultivate, whether direct-sown into warm spring garden soil or started early in peat pots.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors in late May once soil has warmed thoroughly. Select a full-sun location with well-draining soil. Sow seeds 6 to 12 mm deep and 7.5 to 10 cm apart. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30 to 45 cm apart to ensure sturdy stem development and adequate air movement.
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Indoor Sowing: For an earlier start, sow seeds indoors 2 to 3 weeks before the last expected spring frost using plantable peat pots or Jiffy 7s to prevent root disturbance during transplanting. Maintain a temperature of 21°C for the 7 to 10 day germination period. Harden off seedlings carefully before planting out in full sun.
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Garden Care & Nutrition: Keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing season. Feed plants twice during the season with a granular 15-5-15 fertilizer (or equivalent balanced formula) to promote strong, upright growth and continuous bloom production.
Why Summer Moon Sunflower Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an elegant, understated sunflower that offers a soft contrast to traditional golden varieties, Summer Moon is an exceptional hybrid pick. Its creamy pastel petals, dark contrasting centres, and superior bouquet appeal make it an indispensable feature for Canadian gardens and cut-flower lovers alike.
