Sunfill Purple F1 Sunflower
Introducing the unique SunFill Purple F1 sunflower, a fast-growing variety specifically bred for exceptional bouquet greenery. These sunflowers produce sturdy, single stems topped with captivating 3-4" geometric flower heads.The petals offer a subtle yet intriguing color transition, starting with a fresh green at the center and gracefully fading into a rich purple hue.Recognizing the often-overlooked beauty of the sunflower's back, American breeder Tom Heaton developed the SunFill series, and SunFill Purple showcases highly ornamental sepals that elegantly wrap the flower face, bringing this typically hidden aesthetic to the forefront.These pollenless blooms produce very small and few petals, allowing the decorative calyx to cover the face at harvest, creating a distinctive look ideal for cut flower arrangements.
**This cutting variety should be harvested before the sunflower opens, as the closed bud is its primary visual feature.
Seed count: 30
Botanic name:
Helianthus annuus
Plant spacing:
4" - 6" apart
Color:
Olive Green to dark green foliage with purple tips.
Sowing depth:
1/2"
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
To best utilize the unique SunFill Purple F1 sunflower, focus on its exceptional qualities as cut flower greenery. Harvest the blooms when the 3-4" geometric flower heads are mature and the ornamental purple-tinged sepals are prominently displayed, effectively showcasing the "sunflower back" aesthetic. Due to its pollenless nature and single-stem growth habit, it's ideal for incorporating into bouquets where you desire a striking textural element and a subtle wash of purple. Remember that this variety is specifically bred for cutting; leaving it in the field will lead to the development of small petals and a large seedhead, diminishing the desired ornamental sepal display. Therefore, timely harvesting is crucial to fully appreciate and utilize the SunFill Purple F1 sunflower's distinct beauty in floral arrangements.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
50-55 days
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
N/A
