Helianthus annuus Always Sunny Gold

Gold Medal Approved Novelty

Come rain or sunshine, the latest Helianthus variety of PanAmerican Seed ensures a summer feeling all season long. The many pollen-free golden flowers of Always Sunny Gold provide a big splash of colour, radiating a warm summer glow in the garden. Bees and other beneficial insects indulge in its nectar, contributing to biodiversity.

This Helianthus is suitable for professional production thanks to its compactness in the very early production stage. Landscapers will admire its robustness and extended flowering season whereas retailers are convinced by the extended shelf life.
In addition to the golden colour beams in the garden, consumers can also enjoy Always Sunny Gold as a cut flower in a vase thanks to its strong, long stems.

Technical information

Novelty Characteristic:
Golden yellow flowers are abundant and long lasting on sturdy, branching plants. 100% pollen free for home garden cut flower use, yet full of nectar for beneficial insects. Keeps blooming when other varieties slow down or stop.
Colour:
Golden yellow
Flower:
Single, 13 cm diameter
Type:
Annual; F1 hybrid
Use:
Bedding
Seed:
44 s/gr; 90% germination
Plant:
Height 100 cm, spread 90 cm, upright
Growing:

This Helianthus can be sown in early March in moist soil at 21°C, with 90% germination. Cover seeds lightly with and/or vermiculite after sowing. Transplant seedlings after 14 to 16 days, growing them in 15-18 cm pots under full light at 20-24°C during the day and 16-20°C during the night. Plant outdoors after the last frost, spacing 50 cm apart.

Registration details

Breeder:
PanAmerican Seed
Entry number:
17/25_1