Helianthus annuus 'Claret'

Also Known As

Helianthus 'Claret'
Helianthus annuus x 'Claret F1'
Helianthus annuus x 'Claret' [F1]
Claret F1 Sunflower
Claret Sunflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 5'-6'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

1-12

Helianthus annuus 'Claret' plant details

Helianthus annuus 'Claret' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer bronze, burgundy, chocolate, orange and red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds 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 'Claret'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: bronze, burgundy, chocolate, orange and red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: award-winning, border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming, pollen free, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthus annuus 'Claret'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
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

A velvety ganache of a flower, its substantial petals an even chocolate hue, Claret will be the centerpiece of your summer party, for it is an excellent cut flower--pollenless too, which means the pollen won't shed onto your tablecloth. Leave some to set seed for the birds, and now all benefit!

By: Select Seeds

Another good red sunflower! 6” wide deep red flowers with a shiny central black disc are borne on multi-branching plant 5’-6’ tall. Pollen free, so it’s an excellent cut flower. Rich soil is best for sunflowers. Re-seeds!