Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Strawberry Blonde'

Helianthus annuus

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Helianthus (hee-lee-AN-thus)
Species
annuus (AN-yoo-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Maroon/Burgundy
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

La Grange Park, Illinois

Halifax, Massachusetts

Lincoln, Nebraska

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Gardener's Notes:

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2
neutrals
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B
Prosperity, SC (Zone 7b) | June 2011 | neutral

Seedlings up about 6inches. Can't wait should be ready in time for the oldest gals birthday...great cutting bouquets I see.

B
Colorado Springs, CO | March 2008 | positive

My seed packet says they need full light, 7-21 days to germinate, 18in of plant spacing and they grow to be 6 feet tall.

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P
Deal, NJ (Zone 7a) | August 2004 | neutral

If I get a picture I'll upload one...... strawberry blonde is supposed to be a yellow and pink sunflower....... well the sunflower isn'...Read More

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