Sunflower Fire Fox - Helianthus annuus
Sunflower Fire Fox - Helianthus annuus
Helianthus annuus Firefox
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Description
Helianthus annuus 'Fire Fox' is an annual plant with fast growth that does not exceed 40 cm high. It is particularly suitable for container gardening, but can easily be integrated into a flower bed or a flower border. All summer long, it is covered with numerous unique flowers, yellow with an orange centre. This is an easy-to-sow and grow dwarf sunflower, in the sun.
From the Asteraceae family, everyone knows Helianthus annuus, well known for the famous oil extracted from its seeds, sunflower oil. The 'Fire Fox' variety stands out for its small size, perfect for container gardening, low flower beds, or borders. Despite being dwarf, this variety is still floriferous. The flowering usually starts in June and can continue until October. It takes the form of heads with yellow petals and an orange centre. Some petals extend beyond the central pompom. Under the best conditions, it takes 60 to 70 days between sowing and the start of flowering. The floral stems are short, sturdy, and well-branched. They bear dark green, simple, heart-shaped leaves.
It is an easy plant to sow and then cultivate. It likes the sun and a soil that is not too dry and well-drained. It is a rather water-hungry plant. Water it regularly. In case of wind, stake the stems.
Helianthus Fire Fox is perfect for decorating a balcony or a vegetable garden, where it attracts many beneficial insects for gardeners. It will go perfectly with cosmos Rubenza in carmine red, Lemonade sweet pea, or even Burgundy blanket flower for a rustic and flamboyant look.
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Helianthus
annuus
Firefox
Asteraceae
Sunflower
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow the Fire Fox Sunflower from March to May in a pot for planting in the ground after the last frost. Place one seed per pot or in a hole with 2 or 3 seeds (keep the most beautiful young plant). Cover the seeds lightly with seed compost. Water generously with a fine rain. Sunflower seeds need light to germinate, without direct sunlight, and a temperature of about 20°C during the day. At night, the temperature can be cooler (around 15°C).
The seeds will take between 7 and 14 days to germinate. Keep the soil moist, but not excessively, during growth. 15 days before their final planting (after the last frost), start gradually acclimatising them to a temperature of 15°C.
Once all risk of frost has passed, it's time to plant your young sunflower plants (they should have at least 3 to 4 true leaves) in the garden or in a pot. Choose a sunny location and well-drained moist soil. Water regularly, as it is water-hungry.
It is also possible to sow your sunflowers directly from May onwards.
Quick tip: stagger your sowings to extend their flowering until autumn.
Sunflowers can be susceptible to powdery mildew and aphids, and snails and slugs can attack their young leaves.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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