Sunflower ‘Starburst Panache’

Helianthus annuus

Features

  • Easy to grow
  • Heat-loving
  • Medium producer

Description

I’ve grown dozens of branching sunflowers over the years and none have ever topped ‘Starburst Panache’. Its ultra-fluffy, shaggy petals and dark green-brown centers make for a fantastic floral display. They are the epitome of late summer/early autumn and look incredible displayed en masse or mixed with black-eyed Susans and ornamental grasses.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 60 to 72 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 60 to 65 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 24 in
Pinch: when 18 in tall

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Sunflowers can be direct-seeded into the garden after all danger of frost has passed or started indoors in trays and transplanted out after 2 to 3 weeks.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest as soon as the first petals on a bloom start to lift off the central disk. Strip three-quarters of the leaves from the stem. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Details

Description

I’ve grown dozens of branching sunflowers over the years and none have ever topped ‘Starburst Panache’. Its ultra-fluffy, shaggy petals and dark green-brown centers make for a fantastic floral display. They are the epitome of late summer/early autumn and look incredible displayed en masse or mixed with black-eyed Susans and ornamental grasses.

Details

Plant type: annual
Height: 60 to 72 in
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 60 to 65 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 24 in
Pinch: when 18 in tall

Seed Sowing & Growing Notes

Sunflowers can be direct-seeded into the garden after all danger of frost has passed or started indoors in trays and transplanted out after 2 to 3 weeks.

Harvesting/Vase Life

Harvest as soon as the first petals on a bloom start to lift off the central disk. Strip three-quarters of the leaves from the stem. Expect a vase life of 7 to 10 days.

Sources

How to Grow

Winter Mini Course

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