Sunflower ‘Golden Prominence’ F1 Hybrid Seeds
Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
- Premium hybrid sunflower with large, vibrant golden-yellow blooms.
- Strong, straight stems ideal for cut flower production and floristry.
- Uniform growth with excellent vase life of 7–10 days.
- Attracts bees and pollinators, enhancing biodiversity in the garden.
- Fast-growing annual that thrives in warm, sunny conditions.
- Perfect for market growers, home gardeners, and landscape planting.
- Produces reliable, high-quality blooms from spring through summer.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Warm-season annual
- Plant Height: 1.5–2 m
- Flower Size: 15–20 cm blooms
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: September–December (after last frost)
- Subtropical: August–January
- Tropical: March–September (avoid peak wet season)
- Cool: October–December (choose sheltered sites)
- Arid: September–November with irrigation support
- Germination: 7–14 days @ 18–25°C
- Depth: 2–3 cm
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Direct sow into garden beds for best results
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost; pH 6.0–7.5
- Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants; rows 60–75 cm apart
Growing Tips:
- Stagger sowings every 2–3 weeks for continuous flowering through the season.
- Provide rich soil and steady watering to encourage strong, tall stems.
- Protect seedlings from birds and snails during early growth.
- Mulch well to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.
- Harvest blooms when petals just begin to unfurl for the longest vase life.
Harvest:
Begin cutting flowers around 60–75 days after sowing. For floristry, pick when blooms are just starting to open. Alternatively, leave some flowers to mature fully for seed saving or as food for wild birds and pollinators.
When to Sow Sunflower ‘Golden Prominence’ in Your Climate
| Climate Zone | Best Planting Time | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Temperate | September–December | Sow after last frost for strong, tall plants. |
| Subtropical | August–January | Ideal in warm, frost-free conditions; stagger for continuous blooms. |
| Tropical | March–September | Avoid heavy wet season; ensure good drainage. |
| Cool | October–December | Choose sunny, sheltered spots to protect from late frosts. |
| Arid | September–November | Water consistently and mulch deeply for best results. |