Helianthus annuus 'Double Shine'

Also Known As

Helianthus 'Shine'
Helianthus annuus x 'Double Shine' [F1]
Double Shine F1 Sunflower
Shine Sunflower

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 4'
W: 2'

planting zones

1-11

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Helianthus annuus 'Double Shine' plant details

Helianthus annuus 'Double Shine' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthus annuus 'Double Shine'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, double flowers, pollen free

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthus annuus 'Double Shine'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Golden yellow orbs of tightly-packed petals bloom freely in summer, requiring only a sunny spot to flourish. This modern variety is pollen-free, ideal for cut flowers.

By: Select Seeds

Wonderful POLLENLESS, “Teddy Bear”-type with very double golden-yellow flowers on a 4’ multibranching plant. Long petals circling the center create a wonderful “shining sun” for the garden. To 8-9” across, blooms in late Summer-Fall. A wonderful cut flower too!