Helianthus annuus ‘Suntastic Yellow with Black Center’ (Common Sunflower)
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Very floriferous and perfect for pots and containers, award-winner Helianthus annuus ‘Suntastic Yellow with Black Center’ (Common Sunflower) is a dwarf, well-branched annual boasting a profusion of large blossoms, up to 6 in. (15 cm), adorned with bright golden petals and chocolate brown centers. Blooming in summer over three successive periods, it produces up to 20 flowers per plant – guaranteeing a long-lasting display. will bloom in less than 65 days after sowing so by starting indoors, its blossoms will be ready early in the summer. A charming early flowering dwarf sunflower for pots, window boxes or low bedding.
- 2014 All America Selection Winner
- Typically grows up to 20 in. (50 cm) and 8-10 in. (20-25 cm).
- Prefers full sun and enjoys moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Site in a sheltered location, as the wind may catch the heavy heads.
- Attractive to bird, butterflies and bees, it is deer resistant.
Requirements
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 10" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 10" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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Requirements
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 12 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Compositae |
| Genus | Helianthus |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spread |
8" - 10" (20cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 10" (30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
