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Sunflowers
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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.
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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.
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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, burnished copper,
red, mahogany, brown, and terra-cotta. Vigorous,
branching variety with multiple side shoots guarantees a
vibrant summer display. The strong stems with 8-10 inch
blooms are also an amazing cut flower. Grows 5-6 feet
tall.
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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.
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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.
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Helianthus annuus ‘Pacino
Cola’
Dwarf, Branching
Wonderful dwarf branching variety bears a profusion of 4
inch blooms, each with long golden-yellow petals
surrounding a medium-sized brown center. Compact bushy
plants are superb for container gardening; place a few
pots around the patio to create nice sunny clumps of
classic sunflower blooms. Grows 12-16” tall.
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Helianthus annuus
'Paquito Colorado'
Dwarf, Branching, Bicolor
Stunning bicolor petals surround both green and dark
centers. Dwarf variety well-suited to pots or borders.
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Helianthus annuus ‘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.
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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.
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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.
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Helianthus annuus ‘Terra
Cotta’
Rich, earthy colors
Deep orange blooms, 4-5 in.
across, are burnished with golden yellow.
Grows 6 feet tall.
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Helianthus annuus ‘Valentine’
Exquisite color, Branching, Long-lasting cut flower
Soft primrose-yellow petals fade to creamy white at
their tips, contrasting beautifully with the deep
near-black centers. Sturdy, multi-branched, 5-6 foot
plants will brighten your garden with abundant flowers
over a long period. The exquisite 5-6 inch blooms make
an excellent cut flower that can last weeks in a vase if
cut when flowers first bud.
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Helianthus annuus ‘Velvet
Queen’
Rich dark color, Branching
A magnificent dark-flowered variety in deep shades of
chestnut red, burgundy, mahogany, and bronze with dark
chocolate centers. The velvety 4-6 inch flowers bloom
heavily on well-branched plants with strong stems.
Distinctive coloring makes this sunflower adds variety
to borders or cut arrangements. Grows 5-6 feet tall.
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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.
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Helianthus hybridus (F:1)
‘Chianti’
Dramatic color, Pollen-free, Long-lasting cut flower
Exceptionally rich, dark wine-red flowers flecked with
gold. The superb, deeply colored blooms and purple stems
are quite dramatic in the garden or as a long-lasting
cut flower. Numerous 3-4 inch pollenless flowers are
borne well-branched, mid-size plants. Grows 4-5 feet
tall.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Helianthus hybridus (F:1)
‘Magic Roundabout’
Bicolor blooms, Branching Pollen-free
Masses of bicolor blooms emerge in a delightful array of
creamy lemon, dusty red, and deep scarlet around dark
centers. Tall, branching plants are ideal for the back
of borders. Long-lasting, pollen-free blooms also make a
wonderful cut flower. Grows 5-6 feet tall.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Helianthus hybridus (F:1)
‘Pro Cut Orange’
Single stem, Pollen-free, Early blooming
Rich golden sunflower that has been specially bred to be
an outstanding cut flower. Smooth, vibrant orange-gold
petals ray out from a deep black, pollenless disc.
Well-formed 3-4 inch flowers start blooming earlier than
other orange sunflowers on strong, single-stemmed
plants. Grows 5-6 feet tall.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Helianthus hybridus (F:1)
‘Sundance Kid’
Bicolor Dwarf, Well-branched, Long-lasting blooms
Unique new dwarf sunflower with semi-double blooms that
resemble a lion’s mane! The tufted chocolate-burgundy
centers are surrounded by bronze to yellow outer petals.
Multiple long lasting 4-6 inch blooms appear on bushy
well-branched dwarf plants that are perfect for large
tubs, patio pots, or massed in borders. Long-lasting cut
flower, too. Grows 15-17 inches tall in containers,
20-28 inches in the garden.
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