Sunflower Strawberry Blonde
Introducing Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), a Hybrid (F1) with a quick maturity in 55-65 days. As an annual, this sunflower features ruby red flowers that retain their petals, showcasing burgundy or sometimes pink petals with lemony tips and dark centers. The branching plants boast long, 18-24" strong side stems, perfect for cutting. Being day-length neutral and pollenless, Strawberry Blonde is an easy choice for cut flowers and bouquets. Notably, its edible flowers offer a bittersweet flavor, with flower buds suitable for frying and petals as a garnish in salads and desserts. The plant reaches a height of 60–72".
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)
SOWING:
Direct Seed (recommended): Sow ½" deep after the last frost.
Transplant: Sow into 72 to 50-cell flats 2-3 weeks prior to planting out. While plants dislike root disturbance, sowing indoors and then transplanting the first crop outdoors can be a successful strategy for early sunflowers. Pinching branching varieties is recommended to encourage branching and longer stems. Succession-sow every 2-3 weeks and/or plant multiple varieties for a continuous harvest.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
PLANT SPACING: 18-24".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
20 seeds
Introducing Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), a Hybrid (F1) with a quick maturity in 55-65 days. As an annual, this sunflower features ruby red flowers that retain their petals, showcasing burgundy or sometimes pink petals with lemony tips and dark centers. The branching plants boast long, 18-24" strong side stems, perfect for cutting. Being day-length neutral and pollenless, Strawberry Blonde is an easy choice for cut flowers and bouquets. Notably, its edible flowers offer a bittersweet flavor, with flower buds suitable for frying and petals as a garnish in salads and desserts. The plant reaches a height of 60–72".
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)
SOWING:
Direct Seed (recommended): Sow ½" deep after the last frost.
Transplant: Sow into 72 to 50-cell flats 2-3 weeks prior to planting out. While plants dislike root disturbance, sowing indoors and then transplanting the first crop outdoors can be a successful strategy for early sunflowers. Pinching branching varieties is recommended to encourage branching and longer stems. Succession-sow every 2-3 weeks and/or plant multiple varieties for a continuous harvest.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
PLANT SPACING: 18-24".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
20 seeds
Introducing Strawberry Blonde Sunflowers (Helianthus annuus), a Hybrid (F1) with a quick maturity in 55-65 days. As an annual, this sunflower features ruby red flowers that retain their petals, showcasing burgundy or sometimes pink petals with lemony tips and dark centers. The branching plants boast long, 18-24" strong side stems, perfect for cutting. Being day-length neutral and pollenless, Strawberry Blonde is an easy choice for cut flowers and bouquets. Notably, its edible flowers offer a bittersweet flavor, with flower buds suitable for frying and petals as a garnish in salads and desserts. The plant reaches a height of 60–72".
DAYS TO GERMINATION: 7-14 days at 70-75°F (21-24°C)
SOWING:
Direct Seed (recommended): Sow ½" deep after the last frost.
Transplant: Sow into 72 to 50-cell flats 2-3 weeks prior to planting out. While plants dislike root disturbance, sowing indoors and then transplanting the first crop outdoors can be a successful strategy for early sunflowers. Pinching branching varieties is recommended to encourage branching and longer stems. Succession-sow every 2-3 weeks and/or plant multiple varieties for a continuous harvest.
LIGHT PREFERENCE: Sun.
PLANT HEIGHT: Varies.
PLANT SPACING: 18-24".
HARDINESS ZONES: Annual.
20 seeds