Sunflower Vanilla Ice
Sunflower Vanilla Ice. Vanilla ice produces florist quality blooms in large clusters of light yellow and cream flowers with deep chocolate eyes on plants 5-6′. Idea as a dramatic addition to any border and one of the best cut flower sunflowers you can grow.
Cultivation Advice Sunflower Vanilla Ice
Days To Germination: 14-21.
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 68F-86F.
Planting Depth: 1/4 inch.
Spacing, Seed: 4-6 inch.
Spacing, Plant: 24-36 inches.
Plant Height: 6-8 ft.
Light: Full Sun.
- Seeds can be started indoors 3 to 4 weeks before last spring frost.
- Or direct-sow seeds outside after all danger of frost has passed to a depth of 1/4 inch.
- Can be sown as late as 100 days before last frost.
- When seedlings are 2 to 3 inches high, thin to individual pots. Replant thinned plants.
- Protect from Snails / Slugs whilst young.
- Steadily harden off before planting out after all danger of frost has passed.
- May require staking / support in exposed positions.
