Multiple flower sunflower name

11 years ago

I sometimes see these growing in yards in summer--multiple branching same size flower head with dark centers--but I never see the seeds for sale at the local garden place. Perhaps I can find them online, if I only knew the name.

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chris_in_wv (z6/7)

11 years ago

There are quite a few branching sunflower varieties.

Italian White is creamy-yellow, not as deep yellow as the flowers in your photo.

Stokes lists this variety, which is a deep yellow :

Cutting Gold Sunflower (Helianthus)

Chris

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
I grow quite a few AUTUMN BEAUTY sunflowers every year and love them. Am also trying Chianti this year.
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Plantsy Plants
Original Author
11 years ago
Is it too late to plant some kind of sunflower now? I'm in NYC area.
chris_in_wv (z6/7)
11 years ago
Probably too late. Most sunflowers would need MINIMUM of 60 days to reach flowering size. With the shorter days that really means 75+ days at this time of year.
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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7
11 years ago
In my experience, even my smaller, branched varieties need well over two months to begin flowering. And that's when they are planted in the early spring.

Bio, I live in Northern Alabama, and it's too late for me to plant more seeds!

You'll have fun looking around to find a variety you like and planting them directly in the ground in a sunny location next spring.
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Plantsy Plants
Original Author
11 years ago
OK I appreciate that, thanks. Not sure what went wrong this year as so few of the sunflowers grew and I had planted a few different kinds. I'm not giving up though. Chris, I'm going to try those next year, thanks!
chris_in_wv (z6/7)
11 years ago
You're welcome, Bio Diversity! Good luck!

Peruse some seed catalogs and websites this winter and see what strikes your fancy. :D