How do you care for the sunflowers in winter?
With the arrival of the seed catalogs, winter is a good time to start thinking about which plants you want to grow.Most gardeners know the tall giant sunflowers that are displayed at fairs and field days.There are at least three or four dozen other varieties, which come in many colors and heights.Here's how the best performed in Vermont.sunflowers don't all bloom at the same timeI grouped them according to bloom time.They bloom in late July or early August.Most of the commercially available varieties bloom in mid- August.The late season flowers are usually in August and September.The dates are approximate for the USDA zone 4.The dates should be moved up a week or two if you live in a warmer area.If it's cold, move a week or two later.The variety branches are another consideration.After producing larger flowers on the main stems, the side branches usually produce smaller flowers.The bloom season can be extended a couple weeks.Heights can vary from place to place and season to season.Sunflowers do best in a good loam with plenty of water and heat.In my trials, Pacino was one of the best one years, but it wasn't as striking this year.The flowers are four inches across and two feet high.The early choices are the yellow Sunspot, Del Sol, and Dwarf Yellow Spray.The name indicates that the latter is branched.Double Dandy is a combination of red and yellow.The red-orange Claret, the dark red Moulin Rouge, and the gold Sunny were my best performers for the mid-season.Ring of Fire, an All-America Selections Award winner, and Lemonade with its interesting mix of light and dark yellow petals are two four-foot sunflowers that I'd recommend for home gardens.The dwarf double gold Teddy Bear is about two feet tall.Titanic, a double gold, four-foot tall variety that bloomed much of September and October in my trials this past year, is my favorite late season variety.The light yellow Valentine, the gold Soraya, and the double gold Giant Sungold are all good choices.The gold Sunbeam had the largest flowers at seven inches across, and was one of the ornamental varieties I observed in trials.Three-inch gold flowers were the smallest flowers.There are yellow, semi-double flowers with twisted petals on the Joker.More information can be found on my website.As the snow gently falls outside your window, think about summer sunflowers.It's sure to warm up when you think of these flowers.Return to the Perennial Pages.
With the arrival of the seed catalogs, winter is a good time to start thinking about which ones you might want to grow this coming year.Most gardeners know the tall giant sunflowers that are displayed at fairs and field days.There are at least three or four dozen other varieties, which come in many colors and heights.Here's how the best performed in Vermont.sunflowers don't all bloom at the same timeI grouped them according to bloom time.They bloom in late July or early August.Most of the commercially available varieties bloom in mid- August.The late season flowers are usually in August and September.The dates are approximate for the USDA zone 4.The dates should be moved up a week or two if you live in a warmer area.If it's cold, move a week or two later.The variety branches are another consideration.After producing larger flowers on the main stems, the side branches usually produce smaller flowers.The bloom season can be extended a couple weeks.Heights can vary from place to place and season to season.Sunflowers do best in a good loam with plenty of water and heat.In my trials, Pacino was one of the best one years, but it wasn't as striking this year.The flowers are four inches across and two feet high.The early choices are the yellow Sunspot, Del Sol, and Dwarf Yellow Spray.The name indicates that the latter is branched.Double Dandy is a combination of red and yellow.The red-orange Claret, the dark red Moulin Rouge, and the gold Sunny were my best performers for the mid-season.Ring of Fire, an All-America Selections Award winner, and Lemonade with its interesting mix of light and dark yellow petals are two four-foot sunflowers that I'd recommend for home gardens.The dwarf double gold Teddy Bear is about two feet tall.Titanic, a double gold, four-foot tall variety that bloomed much of September and October in my trials this past year, is my favorite late season variety.The light yellow Valentine, the gold Soraya, and the double gold Giant Sungold are all good choices.The gold Sunbeam had the largest flowers at seven inches across, and was one of the ornamental varieties I observed in trials.Three-inch gold flowers were the smallest flowers.There are yellow, semi-double flowers with twisted petals on the Joker.More information can be found on my website.As the snow gently falls outside your window, think about summer sunflowers.It's sure to warm up when you think of these flowers.Return to the Perennial Pages.
With the arrival of the seed catalogs, winter is a good time to start thinking about which plants you want to grow this year.Most gardeners know the tall giant sunflowers that are displayed at fairs and field days.There are at least three or four dozen other varieties, which come in many colors and heights.Here's how the best performed in Vermont.sunflowers don't all bloom at the same timeI grouped them according to bloom time.They bloom in late July or early August.Most of the commercially available varieties bloom in mid- August.The late season flowers are usually in August and September.The dates are approximate for the USDA zone 4.The dates should be moved up a week or two if you live in a warmer area.If it's cold, move a week or two later.The variety branches are another consideration.After producing larger flowers on the main stems, the side branches usually produce smaller flowers.The bloom season can be extended a couple weeks.Heights can vary from place to place and season to season.Sunflowers do best in a good loam with plenty of water and heat.In my trials, Pacino was one of the best one years, but it wasn't as striking this year.The flowers are four inches across and two feet high.The early choices are the yellow Sunspot, Del Sol, and Dwarf Yellow Spray.The name indicates that the latter is branched.Double Dandy is a combination of red and yellow.The red-orange Claret, the dark red Moulin Rouge, and the gold Sunny were my best performers for the mid-season.Ring of Fire, an All-America Selections Award winner, and Lemonade with its interesting mix of light and dark yellow petals are two four-foot sunflowers that I'd recommend for home gardens.The dwarf double gold Teddy Bear is about two feet tall.Titanic, a double gold, four-foot tall variety that bloomed much of September and October in my trials this past year, is my favorite late season variety.The light yellow Valentine, the gold Soraya, and the double gold Giant Sungold are all good choices.The gold Sunbeam had the largest flowers at seven inches across, and was one of the ornamental varieties I observed in trials.Three-inch gold flowers were the smallest flowers.There are yellow, semi-double flowers with twisted petals on the Joker.More information can be found on my website.As the snow gently falls outside your window, think about summer sunflowers.It's sure to warm up when you think of these flowers.Return to the Perennial Pages.
Most gardeners know the tall giant sunflowers that are displayed at fairs and field days.There are at least three or four dozen other varieties, which come in many colors and heights.Here's how the best performed in Vermont.sunflowers don't all bloom at the same timeI grouped them according to bloom time.They bloom in late July or early August.Most of the commercially available varieties bloom in mid- August.The late season flowers are usually in August and September.The dates are approximate for the USDA zone 4.The dates should be moved up a week or two if you live in a warmer area.If it's cold, move a week or two later.The variety branches are another consideration.After producing larger flowers on the main stems, the side branches usually produce smaller flowers.The bloom season can be extended a couple weeks.Heights can vary from place to place and season to season.Sunflowers do best in a good loam with plenty of water and heat.In my trials, Pacino was one of the best one years, but it wasn't as striking this year.The flowers are four inches across and two feet high.The early choices are the yellow Sunspot, Del Sol, and Dwarf Yellow Spray.The name indicates that the latter is branched.Double Dandy is a combination of red and yellow.The red-orange Claret, the dark red Moulin Rouge, and the gold Sunny were my best performers for the mid-season.Ring of Fire, an All-America Selections Award winner, and Lemonade with its interesting mix of light and dark yellow petals are two four-foot sunflowers that I'd recommend for home gardens.The dwarf double gold Teddy Bear is about two feet tall.Titanic, a double gold, four-foot tall variety that bloomed much of September and October in my trials this past year, is my favorite late season variety.The light yellow Valentine, the gold Soraya, and the double gold Giant Sungold are all good choices.The gold Sunbeam had the largest flowers at seven inches across, and was one of the ornamental varieties I observed in trials.Three-inch gold flowers were the smallest flowers.There are yellow, semi-double flowers with twisted petals on the Joker.More information can be found on my website.As the snow gently falls outside your window, think about summer sunflowers.It's sure to warm up when you think of these flowers.Return to the Perennial Pages.
sunflowers don't all bloom at the same timeI grouped them according to bloom time.They bloom in late July or early August.Most of the commercially available varieties bloom in mid- August.The late season flowers are usually in August and September.The dates are approximate for the USDA zone 4.The dates should be moved up a week or two if you live in a warmer area.If it's cold, move a week or two later.The variety branches are another consideration.After producing larger flowers on the main stems, the side branches usually produce smaller flowers.The bloom season can be extended a couple weeks.Heights can vary from place to place and season to season.Sunflowers do best in a good loam with plenty of water and heat.In my trials, Pacino was one of the best one years, but it wasn't as striking this year.The flowers are four inches across and two feet high.The early choices are the yellow Sunspot, Del Sol, and Dwarf Yellow Spray.The name indicates that the latter is branched.Double Dandy is a combination of red and yellow.The red-orange Claret, the dark red Moulin Rouge, and the gold Sunny were my best performers for the mid-season.Ring of Fire, an All-America Selections Award winner, and Lemonade with its interesting mix of light and dark yellow petals are two four-foot sunflowers that I'd recommend for home gardens.The dwarf double gold Teddy Bear is about two feet tall.Titanic, a double gold, four-foot tall variety that bloomed much of September and October in my trials this past year, is my favorite late season variety.The light yellow Valentine, the gold Soraya, and the double gold Giant Sungold are all good choices.The gold Sunbeam had the largest flowers at seven inches across, and was one of the ornamental varieties I observed in trials.Three-inch gold flowers were the smallest flowers.There are yellow, semi-double flowers with twisted petals on the Joker.More information can be found on my website.As the snow gently falls outside your window, think about summer sunflowers.It's sure to warm up when you think of these flowers.Return to the Perennial Pages.
The dates are approximate for the USDA zone 4.The dates should be moved up a week or two if you live in a warmer area.If it's cold, move a week or two later.The variety branches are another consideration.After producing larger flowers on the main stems, the side branches usually produce smaller flowers.The bloom season can be extended a couple weeks.Heights can vary from place to place and season to season.Sunflowers do best in a good loam with plenty of water and heat.In my trials, Pacino was one of the best one years, but it wasn't as striking this year.The flowers are four inches across and two feet high.The early choices are the yellow Sunspot, Del Sol, and Dwarf Yellow Spray.The name indicates that the latter is branched.Double Dandy is a combination of red and yellow.The red-orange Claret, the dark red Moulin Rouge, and the gold Sunny were my best performers for the mid-season.Ring of Fire, an All-America Selections Award winner, and Lemonade with its interesting mix of light and dark yellow petals are two four-foot sunflowers that I'd recommend for home gardens.The dwarf double gold Teddy Bear is about two feet tall.Titanic, a double gold, four-foot tall variety that bloomed much of September and October in my trials this past year, is my favorite late season variety.The light yellow Valentine, the gold Soraya, and the double gold Giant Sungold are all good choices.The gold Sunbeam had the largest flowers at seven inches across, and was one of the ornamental varieties I observed in trials.Three-inch gold flowers were the smallest flowers.There are yellow, semi-double flowers with twisted petals on the Joker.More information can be found on my website.As the snow gently falls outside your window, think about summer sunflowers.It's sure to warm up when you think of these flowers.Return to the Perennial Pages.
The variety branches are another consideration.After producing larger flowers on the main stems, the side branches usually produce smaller flowers.The bloom season can be extended a couple weeks.Heights can vary from place to place and season to season.Sunflowers do best in a good loam with plenty of water and heat.In my trials, Pacino was one of the best one years, but it wasn't as striking this year.The flowers are four inches across and two feet high.The early choices are the yellow Sunspot, Del Sol, and Dwarf Yellow Spray.The name indicates that the latter is branched.Double Dandy is a combination of red and yellow.The red-orange Claret, the dark red Moulin Rouge, and the gold Sunny were my best performers for the mid-season.Ring of Fire, an All-America Selections Award winner, and Lemonade with its interesting mix of light and dark yellow petals are two four-foot sunflowers that I'd recommend for home gardens.The dwarf double gold Teddy Bear is about two feet tall.Titanic, a double gold, four-foot tall variety that bloomed much of September and October in my trials this past year, is my favorite late season variety.The light yellow Valentine, the gold Soraya, and the double gold Giant Sungold are all good choices.The gold Sunbeam had the largest flowers at seven inches across, and was one of the ornamental varieties I observed in trials.Three-inch gold flowers were the smallest flowers.There are yellow, semi-double flowers with twisted petals on the Joker.More information can be found on my website.As the snow gently falls outside your window, think about summer sunflowers.It's sure to warm up when you think of these flowers.Return to the Perennial Pages.
Heights can vary from place to place and season to season.Sunflowers do best in a good loam with plenty of water and heat.In my trials, Pacino was one of the best one years, but it wasn't as striking this year.The flowers are four inches across and two feet high.The early choices are the yellow Sunspot, Del Sol, and Dwarf Yellow Spray.The name indicates that the latter is branched.Double Dandy is a combination of red and yellow.The red-orange Claret, the dark red Moulin Rouge, and the gold Sunny were my best performers for the mid-season.Ring of Fire, an All-America Selections Award winner, and Lemonade with its interesting mix of light and dark yellow petals are two four-foot sunflowers that I'd recommend for home gardens.The dwarf double gold Teddy Bear is about two feet tall.Titanic, a double gold, four-foot tall variety that bloomed much of September and October in my trials this past year, is my favorite late season variety.The light yellow Valentine, the gold Soraya, and the double gold Giant Sungold are all good choices.The gold Sunbeam had the largest flowers at seven inches across, and was one of the ornamental varieties I observed in trials.Three-inch gold flowers were the smallest flowers.There are yellow, semi-double flowers with twisted petals on the Joker.More information can be found on my website.As the snow gently falls outside your window, think about summer sunflowers.It's sure to warm up when you think of these flowers.Return to the Perennial Pages.
In my trials, Pacino was one of the best one years, but it wasn't as striking this year.The flowers are four inches across and two feet high.The early choices are the yellow Sunspot, Del Sol, and Dwarf Yellow Spray.The name indicates that the latter is branched.Double Dandy is a combination of red and yellow.The red-orange Claret, the dark red Moulin Rouge, and the gold Sunny were my best performers for the mid-season.Ring of Fire, an All-America Selections Award winner, and Lemonade with its interesting mix of light and dark yellow petals are two four-foot sunflowers that I'd recommend for home gardens.The dwarf double gold Teddy Bear is about two feet tall.Titanic, a double gold, four-foot tall variety that bloomed much of September and October in my trials this past year, is my favorite late season variety.The light yellow Valentine, the gold Soraya, and the double gold Giant Sungold are all good choices.The gold Sunbeam had the largest flowers at seven inches across, and was one of the ornamental varieties I observed in trials.Three-inch gold flowers were the smallest flowers.There are yellow, semi-double flowers with twisted petals on the Joker.More information can be found on my website.As the snow gently falls outside your window, think about summer sunflowers.It's sure to warm up when you think of these flowers.Return to the Perennial Pages.