Helianthus annuus 'Cappuccino'

Also Known As

Helianthus 'Cappuccino'
Helianthus 'Capuccinno'
Capuccinno Sunflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

1-11

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Helianthus annuus 'Cappuccino' plant details

Helianthus annuus 'Cappuccino' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer bronze, chocolate and orange flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthus annuus 'Cappuccino'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze, chocolate and orange blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, self-sowing, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthus annuus 'Cappuccino'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Javalicious! Nice & tall - to 7’ & multi-branching, ‘Cappuccino’ bears large - 6” across, rich, rust-orange, single flowers with a big, gorgeous, chocolatey central disc. ’Cause it’s branching, you gets loads of your own stylish, designery type cut flowers. So no more buying - at how much a stem? Reseeds too! Rich soil is best for sunflowers.