Helianthus annuus 'Double Dandy Hybrid'

Common Sunflower

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Common Name: 

Common Sunflower

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

15°C

Maximum height: 

40 cm

Maximum width: 

30 cm

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Double Dandy Hybrid') - Description

The heavily ruffled blooms are not the usual orange and yellow, but unique deep red with black centers. Flowers are a good 4-5" across on short plants only 2' high. 'Double Dandy' is compact for container use, with branching stems for extended flower time. A fabulous addition to Burpee's growing sunflower family.

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Double Dandy Hybrid') - Blooming

Flowers bloom in the summer, but be aware that many cultivars will not come true from seeds.

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Double Dandy Hybrid') - Growth

Grow in sunny, open areas. Plant in drifts at the back corners and along fences. You should make sure tall varieties are sheltered from the wind or they may even need staking. They will tolerate heat, but frost will kill them.

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Double Dandy Hybrid') - Planting

Sow annual sunflowers outdoors after danger of frost has passed.  You can also propagate from basal cuttings or from division. Their roots chemically inhibit the growth of some other plants.

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Double Dandy Hybrid') - Interesting facts

In addition to the edible seeds of sunflowers, there's another member of this genus that is edible. H. tuberosus, called the Jerusalem Artichoke, has an edible potato-like tuber that tastes similar to water chestnuts.

Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus 'Double Dandy Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation

Grow in average to fertile, well-drained neutral to slightly alkaline soil.  For best growth, keep moist, as sunflowers are thirsty plants. They can survive drought.

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