{"product_id":"sunflower-lilac-monarch-seeds","title":"Sunflower - Lilac Monarch seeds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSunflower Lilac Monarch\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacket: 10 seeds\u003cbr\u003ePollen-free hybrid, untreated seed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note - the colour is subtle and varies:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'lilac' here is a soft, muted tint, not a strong purple. The petals are mainly lemon to cream with a lilac ring or blush around a dark centre, and how much of that tint shows varies from plant to plant and with your growing conditions, with cooler weather tending to bring it out more. Expect a range from near-lemon through to soft dusky lilac within a single packet, which is completely normal for these bred colour types.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLilac Monarch is a tall, single-stem sunflower of around 1.1 to 1.3m, each plant carrying one large, well-formed bloom of lemon petals brushed with a lilac ring around a dark centre. The soft, two-tone colouring makes it a standout cut flower for something a little different from classic gold, and being pollen-free it cuts cleanly and lasts well indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds direct about 15 to 20mm deep once the soil has warmed above 15°C, or raise in pots and plant out before the roots wind around. Germination takes 7 to 14 days. Space plants about 30 to 45cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Sow - Australian Climate Zones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCool \u0026amp; Mountain:\u003c\/strong\u003e October to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperate:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to January\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubtropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e August to February\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical:\u003c\/strong\u003e April to August (dry season)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArid \u0026amp; Semi-arid:\u003c\/strong\u003e September to December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in free draining soil. As a tall single-stem type, stake the plants in an exposed spot so a storm cannot lay them over. Water deeply while they grow away, then ease off once established, and feed fortnightly with a seaweed solution. The lilac tint often deepens in cooler weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the bloom from about 62 to 70 days. For the vase, cut the stem just as the petals lift away from the centre, early in the morning. Being single-stemmed, each plant gives one main flower, so stagger your sowings for a longer run.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Valley Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52740752572728,"sku":"F-397","price":2.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5416\/2522\/files\/sunflower-lilac-monarch.jpg?v=1785855401","url":"https:\/\/www.happyvalleyseeds.com.au\/products\/sunflower-lilac-monarch-seeds","provider":"Happy Valley Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}