Sunflowers


Helianthus annuus ‘Big Smile’ Sunflower
Early-blooming, Dwarf, Single Stem
Classic golden-yellow blooms with deep brown-black centers flower very early on compact dwarf plants that grow only 1-1½ feet tall, perfect for containers or massed in low borders. Most plants produce a single, long-lasting 5 inch flower.

Choco Sun Helianthus annuus 'Choco Sun'
So compact you can grow it in pots marching up the front steps, or even in windowboxes! Ultra dwarf sunflower with enormous lemon-yellow blooms on well-branched plants. Just 10-12 inches tall.

Helianthus annuus ‘Earthwalker’
Branching, Large-flowered, Distinctive colors
A sensational mix of solid and bicolor blooms in an array of earthtones: large dark discs are surrounded by petals in a range of orange, gold, copper, red, mahogany, brown, and terra-cotta. Vigorous, branching variety with multiple side shoots. The strong stems with 8-10 inch blooms are also an amazing cut flower. Grows 5-6 feet tall.

Helianthus annuus ‘Florenza’
Bicolor blooms, Strongly branching
A distinctive bicolor variety with bright russet-red petals tipped with light yellow around a dark mahogany center disc. Colorful, versatile variety is ideally suited to the annual border or a focal point of large patio containers. Strong branching trait and big 5 inch flowers make it an excellent cut flower as well. Grows 4 feet tall.
Giganteus Helianthus annuus Giganteus
Amazing height, Huge blooms 
This huge single flowered type produces heads a foot or more across and stand 12 or more feet in height. Exceptionally strong stalks.

Solita Helianthus annuus ‘Miss Sunshine'
This delightful new dwarf sunflower is easy to grow and pollen-free. The 3 to 4-inch, sunny golden-colored blooms produce long-lasting color with a fast flush of secondary flowers. Perfect for containers.

Solita Helianthus annuus ‘Mongolian Giant'
Big, sunny yellow flowers with huge edible seeds so you can harvest your own delicious, nutty snacks. When the green disc on the back of the 8" blooms begins to turn yellow, cut the heads off and leave to mature in a dry, well-ventilated place. After the disc turns brown, rub to remove the seeds. Roast on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes at 350 deg. Seeds start to swell and hulls crack when ready. 4' tall.

Helianthus annuus 'Paquito Colorado'
Dwarf, Branching, Bicolor
Stunning bicolor petals surround both green and dark centers. Dwarf variety well-suited to pots or borders.


Soraya Helianthus annuus ‘Soraya’
Superb form, Well-branched, Abundant cut flowers
Symmetrical, richly colored blooms are simple and beautiful, with bold golden-orange petals densely surrounding chocolate centers on big, perfectly formed 4-6 inch flowers. The strong, self-supporting plants are bushy and well-branched, producing up to 25 outstanding cut-flower stems each for long-lasting arrangements. Grows 5-6 feet tall.

Solita Helianthus annuus ‘Sunspots Variegated'
Bring some extra sunshine into your yard or garden this summer by planting some traditional golden-yellow sunflowers.  'Sunspots' puts on an impressive show of enormous, sunny yellow flowerheads with big brown discs blooming atop strong 5-6' stems.  It will provide an eye-catching, summery display at the back of beds or along fencelines. Grow in full sun.

Titan Helianthus annuus ‘Titan’ the Giant
Amazing height, Huge blooms 
‘Titan’ the Giant lives up to its name, reaching 12 feet in height with uniform oversize flowers that can be 1-2 feet in diameter! Plant a row of these colossal beauties along a fence or at the back of a border for an impressive display that will astonish the neighbors. Blooms have classic yellow petals around an orange-brown center.

Terra Cotta Helianthus annuus ‘Terra Cotta
Rich, earthy colors
Deep orange blooms, 4-5 in. across, are burnished with golden yellow. Plants are well branched and grow to approximately 6 feet with plenty of stems for cutting.

Italian White Helianthus debilis ssp. cucumerifolius ‘Italian White’
Unusual color, Branching, Heirloom variety
Creamy ivory petals have a hint of yellow striping towards the centers around the deep chocolate discs. This superb heirloom variety with a well-branched, bushy habit blooms profusely over a long season, and is ideal for the back of borders or as hedging. The ornamental 3-5 inch blooms last a long time in the garden or a vase. Grows 5-6 feet tall.

Double Quick Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘Double Quick Orange’
Double blooms, Pollen-free, Single Stem, Early bloomer
Brilliant, fully double, pollen-free blooms are absolutely beautiful in a flower arrangement. The big, 4-5 inch bright golden petals are quite pronounced, raying out around unusual lime-green centers. The tall, early-blooming, single-stemmed plants also make a cheerful, sunny display planted along a fence line or at the back of a border. Grows 4-5 feet tall.

Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘Jade’
Lime-colored blooms, Pollen-free, Branching
Refreshing lime-green blossoms with jade centers make a novel addition to summer flower arrangements, perfectly complementing yellow, gold, and orange blooms. The uniquely colored, 3-4 inch, pollen-free flowers bloom early on multi-branching plants. Grows 4-5 feet tall. 

Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘The Joker’
Semi-double flowers, Pollen-free, Bicolor blooms, Branching
Distinctive semi-double, bicolored blooms are a dazzling sight in summer borders or bouquets: long, slender yellow outer petals ray out around small, tufted gold and red inner petals on the big, 4-7 inch flowers. The tall, multi-branched plants with abundant pollen-free flowers produce a steady supply of gorgeous cut flowers throughout the summer. Grows 6 feet tall. 

Moulin Rouge Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘Moulin Rouge’
Exquisite dark blooms, Branching Pollen-free
Velvety dark burgundy flowers shade nearly to black toward the dark cocoa centers. The big pollenless 3-4 inch blooms flower freely on multi-branching plants, supplying an abundance of outstanding, dramatic dark flowers on long 30 inch stems, ideal for floral arrangements. Grows 5-7 feet tall. 

Peach Passion Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘Peach Passion’
Unique color, Early-blooming, Branching
Big, bright yellow petals infused with peachy tones are layered around light golden discs – a unique, radiant addition to garden borders or floral arrangements. The uniform, high-quality 3-4 inch flowers bloom early on sturdy, fast-growing, well-branched plants that make a cheerful, colorful hedge when planted in a thick row. Grows 4 feet tall.

Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘Prado Red’
Early-blooming, Rich color, Cut Flower
Gorgeous rich red blooms with clear dark red petals around deep brown discs are produced on sturdy multibranching plants that are early- and long-flowering. Unpinched, each plant will produce a single large 6 inch bloom; or pinch back the main stem to get 5-15 flower stems per plant. A favorite commercial cut flower in Europe. Grows 4-6 feet tall. 

Ruby Eclipse Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘Ruby Eclipse'
Pollen-free, Branching, Bicolor
Pollenless variety with nearly pink blooms. Beautiful branching plants producing an abundance of ruby red and lemon tipped bicolor 6-10" flowers. Ideal for cutting and as a border. Grows 6 feet tall.
Solita Helianthus hybridus ‘Solita’ Dwarf
Dwarf, Big blooms
Full-size blooms on petite dwarf plants! The 4-6 inch golden yellow flowers with bright green eyes bloom on very short, compact, sturdy plants that reach only 12-16 inches in height. Dwarf sunflowers like ‘Solita’ are growing ever more popular for gardeners who have limited space, for use in containers or low beds, and because they are less likely to topple in wind or rain.

Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘Starburst Aura’
Double blooms, Pollen-free, Branching
This novel border plant produces numerous soft lemony double and semi-double flowers with pale green centers on long 24 inch stems. Tall, well-branched plants provide a cheerful mass of color in the garden, and the pollenless, 6-7 inch starburst-type blooms make a handsome cut flower. Grows 6 feet tall.

Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘Sunbeam’
Large blooms, Single-stem, Pollen-free
Lovely golden-yellow flower with a greenish center sometimes ringed with red-brown – the classic Van Gogh sunflower! Vigorous single-stemmed plants are topped with high-quality, uniform, 6-8 inch blooms. Pollen-free, seedless flowers make an excellent ornamental garden plant and an ideal cut flower. Grows 5-7 feet tall.

Sunbright Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘Sunbright Supreme’
Pollen-free, Single-stem, Cold-tolerant
A classic tall, single-stemmed sunflower with small, smooth golden-yellow petals surrounding a large brown-black disc. Early-blooming plants tolerate cool temperatures better than many sunflowers, ideal for cool Northwest nights. Uniform, pollenless blooms are 4-5 inches across with small seeds, a good cutflower. Grows 4-6 feet tall.

Helianthus hybridus (F:1) ‘Sunsation'
Dwarf, Pollen-free, Branching
Smooth, wide, canary-yellow petals around a big near-black center form a classic sunflower on very compact, sturdy dwarf plants that grow only 12 to 16 inches tall. The diminutive size makes ‘Sunsation’ perfect for container gardens and patio pots, or plant a row of them for a low hedge of glossy green leaves topped with long-lasting sunny blooms.