Buttercream – Sunflower Seed

Description

Bring a soft, creamy elegance to your garden with Buttercream Sunflower Seeds. This stunning F1 hybrid variety features delicate, pale yellow blooms that resemble the smooth, creamy color of butter, providing a gentle and inviting pop of color to any garden. Known for its uniform growth, sturdy stems, and early blooming, Buttercream sunflowers are perfect for creating a serene garden atmosphere, as well as for use in floral arrangements. This variety is a favorite for its graceful appearance and its ability to bloom reliably throughout the season.

Features:

Delicate Buttercream Blooms: Soft, creamy yellow petals with a dark center that create a subtle yet striking visual effect in your garden or floral arrangements.

F1 Hybrid Variety: Offers consistent growth, strong disease resistance, and high-quality, uniform blooms that flower reliably throughout the season.

Early Bloomer: Known for blooming early in the season, offering beautiful, creamy sunflowers well before many other varieties.

Strong, Sturdy Stems: Upright stems that support large blooms, ideal for garden displays or cut flower arrangements.

Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, contributing to a thriving garden ecosystem.

Perfect for Floral Arrangements: The soft color and uniform blooms make them ideal for creating fresh, long-lasting bouquets.

Specifications:

Plant Height: Reaches 4-5 feet tall, making it perfect for medium-sized garden displays, flower beds, and borders.

Growth Habit: Upright growth with robust stems that support full, uniform flowers, even in windy conditions.

Bloom Time: Blooms early in the season, continuing to provide vibrant flowers throughout the summer and fall.

Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth.

Soil Preferences: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

Water Needs: Requires regular watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but well-drained.

Germination Time: 7-10 days at optimal temperatures of 70-85°F (21-29°C).

Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart to allow for healthy growth and proper air circulation.