Helianthus annuus 'ProCut White Lite' (ProCut Series)
sunflower
For a softer take on the classic sunflower, this creamy beauty brings light and elegance to summer borders and bouquets alike. Tall, single stems rise to around 1.5m (5ft), each carrying a refined bloom with smooth, pale ivory petals surrounding a gentle golden-yellow centre washed with hints of green, making it a lovely contrast to richer summer tones.
Bred as part of the popular ProCut series, Helianthus annuus ProCut White Lite is known for its strong, reliable stems and pollen-free flowers, typically 10-15cm (4-6in) across, which makes it especially useful for cutting. It flowers steadily through summer and is tolerant of light shade, though it performs best in a sunny, well-drained spot.
Bred as part of the popular ProCut series, Helianthus annuus ProCut White Lite is known for its strong, reliable stems and pollen-free flowers, typically 10-15cm (4-6in) across, which makes it especially useful for cutting. It flowers steadily through summer and is tolerant of light shade, though it performs best in a sunny, well-drained spot.
How to care for Helianthus annuus ProCut White Lite (ProCut Series):
Whilst easy to grow, annual sunflowers in exposed situations may require staking or support. Water deeply but infrequently and feed sparingly to avoid prompting leaf growth over flowers. If you wish to harvest the seed, protect the flower head with garden fleece to deter squirrels and birds, or cut the head and dry indoors.
Sowing instructions:
Under glass, start them off in late winter by planting the seeds up to 5cm (2in) deep in deep pots or root trainers filled with good seed compost. When large enough to handle, plant outside in spring after gradually hardening off.
Alternatively, sow directly into a well-prepared seed bed in spring and thin to 30cm (12in) as they grow. If sowing outside, temporarily cover the bed with a net to protect the seeds from birds, and keep an eye out for slugs and snails when the seedlings emerge.
Alternatively, sow directly into a well-prepared seed bed in spring and thin to 30cm (12in) as they grow. If sowing outside, temporarily cover the bed with a net to protect the seeds from birds, and keep an eye out for slugs and snails when the seedlings emerge.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
1.5m
Eventual spread:
0.45m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
approx 15 seeds
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