This month we feature Helianthus ‘Sunfinity’ from Syngenta Flowers. Helianthus ‘Sunfinity’ is Greenhouse Grower’s Industry’s Choice pick for 2017, as well as the Readers’ Choice winner. This annual sunflower is a profuse bloomer with strong branching that produces multiple flowers per plant from spring to fall.
How tall do Sunfinity sunflowers get?
With a garden height up four feet and a spread of more than two feet, Sunfinity excels in the summer landscape all season long.
What is a Sunfinity sunflower?
Sunfinity is a free-branching and blooming sunflower that is truly unique from any other annual sunflower on the market. Due to this habit, Sunfinity benefits from the application of plant growth regulators (PGRs) during finish.
How do you take care of Sunfinity sunflowers?
Sunflower Sunfinity™ (Helianthus interspecific)
Plant Feed. Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly.Watering. Keep soil evenly moist.Soil. Organic-rich, well-drained soil.Basic Care Summary. A heat tolerant selection. Plant in organic-rich, well-drained soil. Keep soil moist, watering freely in dry weather.
How long do Sunfinity sunflowers last?
The Making of Sunfinity
Traditional sunflowers are either small potted plants or cut flowers with only one stem, a single flower head, and blooms lasting for only 7–10 days.
Is Sunfinity sunflower an annual?
Sunfinity Hybrid sunflower is the first annual sunflower to bloom continuously from late spring through the end of summer. Each branching plant produces an average of 50 golden yellow, 3-4 in. flowers and well-grown plants can produce over 100 blooms.
Do I need to deadhead Sunfinity sunflowers?
DO THEY NEED TO BE DEADHEADED? No, they do not require any additional care such as deadheading. However, plucking off old flowers has been known to generate new growth and new flowers. It is up to the gardener.
Do Sunfinity Sunflowers produce seeds?
Sunfinity is a very pollinator friendly plant!. Although it produces little pollen and few seeds, it is nectar-rich and offers a great habitat for bees, bugs and birds. Watch it ‘buzz’ with activity all season long.
