Joker Sunflower Seeds Annual Full Sun Zone 2 - 11 Days to Maturity: 65 - 75 Days to Germination: 7 - 14 Soil: Average, light, well-drained (not too high in nitrogen) Water: Drought tolerant, keep moist until plants are established then water when dry Joker Sunflowers are a branching sunflower variety like the Harlequin with beautiful color variations from reds to oranges to yellows. The blooms are semi-double showstoppers and are long bloomers. Tall stems for an excellent cut flower. Non-GMO, Hybrid F1 Quantity: 25 Seeds Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus Planting Depth: Plant 2 – 3 seeds ½" deep Plant Spacing: 18 - 24" Rows: 24" Height: 4 - 8' Blooms: 5" Direct Sow Recommended: after last frost, 2-3 seeds 1/2" deep and 8 – 12” apart in average, loamy, and well-drained soil in full sun. Indoor Sow: 2 - 3 Weeks before planting outdoors in individual cells, 2-3 seeds 1/2" deep Pinch plants to encourage branching - Avoid overhead watering and watering the leaves. Sow every 2-4 weeks for continuous blooms Sunflowers don't do well with too much nitrogen in the soil Wonderful color and stunning, a happy cut flower