{"product_id":"sunflower-indian-blanket","title":"Sunflower Seeds - Indian Blanket","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Blanket produces a lively mix of yellow, orange and red sunflowers on branching plants. Some heads show a single strong color, while others combine contrasting shades around their dark centers. Multiple flowers make it useful for a sunny border and for cutting small summer bouquets over time. Plants reach about four to six feet, adding height without the scale of a giant sunflower. Leave a few heads to mature for birds or seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA branching sunflower with a warm mix of colors.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helianthus annuus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75-90 days to flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-6 ft. tall; branching plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 in between plants; rows 24 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Blanket is an open-pollinated annual sunflower selected for branching plants and a varied flower palette. Despite the shared common name, it is a Helianthus sunflower, botanically different from Gaillardia blanket flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow 1\/2 in. deep after frost in warm soil. Sprouts in 4-10 days. Thin to 12 in.; rows 24 in. Use full sun, drained soil and steady moisture; stake if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the branching plants room to spread. Water at the roots during dry spells and support tall stems if exposed to strong wind. Deadhead for a longer display, or retain some heads to feed birds and mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlooms in about 75-90 days. Cut newly opening flowers into clean water. Let selected heads brown and dry for seed; protect from birds and isolate varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers cross through insect pollination. Isolate from other flowering Helianthus annuus varieties or control pollination when maintaining this selection. Save mature, filled seed from several representative plants rather than from one flower alone. Dry the heads and seeds completely before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect emerging seedlings and maturing seed from birds and rodents. Good airflow and soil-level watering reduce prolonged leaf wetness. Check for leaf spots, wilt and broken stems, and avoid sites that stay waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen will it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e75-90 days to flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I keep the display healthy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow the branching plants room to spread. Water at the roots during dry spells and support tall stems if exposed to strong wind. Deadhead for a longer display, or retain some heads to feed birds and mature seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers cross through insect pollination. Isolate from other flowering Helianthus annuus varieties or control pollination when maintaining this selection. Save mature, filled seed from several representative plants rather than from one flower alone. Dry the heads and seeds completely before storing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508653519150,"sku":"FL225","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/sunflower-indian-blanket","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}