Sunflower ‘Early Sunrise’ F1 Hybrid Seeds

Sunflower ‘Early Sunrise’ F1 Hybrid Seeds

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus

• High-performance hybrid sunflower bred for commercial cut flowers.
• Bright golden-yellow petals with a striking dark central disc.
• Pollen-free blooms that stay clean in arrangements and bouquets.
• Excellent vase life—long-lasting displays indoors.
• Uniform plants growing to around 150 cm tall.
• Quick to flower—ready just 7–8 weeks from sowing.
• Best sown from spring through to early autumn in sunny positions.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual
• Plant Height: Approx. 150 cm
• Flower Size: Medium–large blooms with dark disc
• Pollen: Pollen-free

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • Temperate: September–January
  • Subtropical: August–February
  • Tropical: March–September (avoid peak wet)
  • Cool: October–December
  • Arid: September–January (with irrigation)
• Germination: 7–10 days @ 18–25°C
• Depth: 10–15 mm
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Where: Direct sow into garden beds; taproot dislikes transplanting
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost
• Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants; rows 60–75 cm apart

Growing Tips:

• Apply deep waterings at longer intervals to support strong taproot growth.
• Stagger sowings every 2–3 weeks for continuous flowering.
• Protect seedlings from snails and birds in early stages.
• Mulch well to conserve moisture and reduce weeds.
• Cut blooms when petals first begin to open for longest vase life.

Harvest:

Begin harvesting about 7–8 weeks after sowing. Harvest when the first petals unfurl for vase use, or let some blooms mature fully for pollinator support and seed saving.

When to Sow Sunflower ‘Early Sunrise’ in Your Climate