Plant Spotlight: Sunbelievable Sunflower
Introducing the ‘SunBelievable Brown Eyed Girl’ Sunflower – a compact but vibrant addition that promises a big impact on your garden. Developed by Monrovia, this fast-growing annual sunflower is unique. Rather than expending energy on producing seeds or towering heights, it focuses on producing an abundance of mesmerizing blooms.
(Fun Fact: When first being tested, Monrovia counted an astonishing 1,000 blooms when planted from spring to the first-frost. This was from a single plant!)
Unique Characteristics
Compact Size:
Standing at just 2 feet tall and stretching 3 feet wide, it makes for a space-efficient plant with a dense growth habit. (Traditional Sunflower can grow up to 12ft tall!)
Profuse Blooming:
The flowering begins in late spring and continues into early summer. Each bloom presents bright yellow petals that fade into reddish-brown towards the center, lasting until the first frost.
Non-Invasive:
Since the flowers are sterile, they won’t seed invasively into your landscape. (Traditional Sunflowers will seed entire landscapes, and are extremely difficult to control.)
Pet-Friendly:
Unlike some other plants, this sunflower variety is non-toxic to pets.
Care Guidelines & Tips
To keep your ‘SunBelievable Brown Eyed Girl’ thriving, here are some care tips:
Light Requirements
Full sun exposure (6 or more hours per day) will keep it blooming profusely.
Soil
It thrives in well-drained soil. If you’re planting it in a pot, use a potting mix to prevent drying out.
Watering
Regular watering is necessary, with increased frequency during the heat of summer.
Fertilizer
A bloom-promoting fertilizer, whether liquid or granular, works best. Remember to follow label instructions.
Pruning
Deadhead spent blooms to promote further blooming.
Versatile Uses
This new Sunflower (Helianthus) can enhance your garden and home in various ways:
Landscape Accent :
Mass Planting :
Home Decor :
Attract Pollinators :
Ideal Gift :
Use it as a vibrant border plant or an accent plant in your landscape.
Plant in mass to create a stunning, cheerful impact in your garden.
Its perfect size makes it great for cut flower arrangements in vases.
The striking gradient of color on the blooms aren’t just beautiful to us: butterflies, bees, and other pollinators will flock to your garden!
Its compact size makes it a great Mother’s Day gift, whether in a decorative pot with other sun-loving plants or even in a hanging basket. (It doesn’t have to be Mother’s Day to get Mom a gift!)
So, are you ready to become a ‘SunBelievable’ believer? Come by Louisiana Nursery to experience the charm of the ‘SunBelievable Brown Eyed Girl’ Sunflower firsthand. This blooming wonder is bound to win you over!
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