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  1. Here Comes the Sun: 15 Popular Sunflower Varieties

    • Multi-bloom varieties that branch out come in many hues, and are ideal for flower beds and borders. Some are heirloom favorites, others the latest hybrids. These are some of the best branching sunflowers to gro… See more

    Dwarf

    If you grow yours only in containers, or just want a manageable size for a flower bed, dwarf sunflowers are a popular option to choose. In some cases, they produce substantial … See more

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    Teddy Bear

    With fuzzy, double-petaled, bright yellow blooms, ‘Teddy Bear’ seems kind of cuddly. And it’s also a space saver. It grows two to four feet tall, yet produces flowers that are five to six i… See more

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    For Eating

    Birds and humans alike can eat the seeds from any open-pollinated variety of H. annuus, but some home garden cultivars are particularly popular because they produce lav… See more

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    Medium-Tall Types

    Not seeking county fair contest-size sunflowers? Medium-statured varieties are also an option. It’s not necessary to commit to a 15-foot mammoth sunflower just to have some … See more

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    Take A Shine to These Sunflowers

    Once you start growing sunflowers, I suspect you’ll continue, and that the process will involve lots of fun choices as you go along. You may begin with a branching v… See more

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  1. Sunflower cultivars are different varieties of sunflowers that have been bred for various characteristics123.Some examples of sunflower cultivars are123:
    • ‘Arikara’, a tall sunflower with golden yellow flowers.
    • ‘Busy Bee’, a low-growing sunflower that attracts pollinators.
    • ‘Candy Mountain’, a sunflower with yellow-red flowers that create a flame effect.
    • ‘Giant Sungold’, a sunflower with fluffy, double blooms that resemble pom poms.
    • ‘Jua Maya’, a sunflower with dark red petals and a black center.
    • ‘Gypsy Charmer’, a sunflower with bicolored petals of red and yellow.
    • ‘Kong’, a giant sunflower that can reach up to 18 feet in height.
    • ‘Lemon Queen’, a sunflower with pale yellow flowers and a dark center.
    • ‘Russian Mammoth’, a sunflower that can grow up to 12 feet and produce large seeds.
    • ‘American Giant’, a sunflower that can grow up to 16 feet and have huge flowers.
    • ‘Sundance Kid’, a dwarf sunflower with yellow and brown flowers.
    • ‘Suntastic Yellow with Black Center’, a sunflower with bright yellow flowers and a dark center.
    • ‘Earthwalker’, a sunflower with orange, red, and yellow flowers.
    • ‘Ms. Mars’, a sunflower with purple and pink flowers.
    • ‘Moulin Rouge’, a sunflower with deep red flowers.
    • ‘Strawberry Blonde’, a sunflower with pink and yellow flowers.
    • ‘Capenoch Star’, a sunflower with pom-pom like flowers and a height of 4 feet.
    • ‘Loddon Gold’, a sunflower with pom-pom like flowers and a height of 6 feet.
    • ‘Sunshine Daydream’, a sunflower with pom-pom like flowers and a height of 5 feet.
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    27 Stunning Sunflower Varieties to Grow This Season

    • ‘Arikara’ This sunflower has delightful golden yellow flowers that reach up to 10 feet in height. ...
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    Sunflower Varieties – Helianthus annuus

    • Russian Mammoth Flower Height: 9-12 feet Sun/Water/Soil: Full sun, neutral to alkaline soil Hardiness Zones: 2-11 ...
    • American Giant Flower Height: 10-16 feet ...
    • Sundance Kid Flower Height: 24 inches ...
    www.plantsnap.com/plantblog/types-of-sunflowers/
    There are several cultivars, including ‘Capenoch Star’, which grows to 4 feet, ‘Loddon Gold’ which reaches 6 feet, and ‘Sunshine Daydream’ which has a height of 5 feet. The blooms are pom-pom like and the plants are tolerant of high humidity and do not require staking.
    savvygardening.com/perennial-sunflowers/
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  8. Sunflowers: Planting, Growing, and Caring for Sunflowers

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