Helianthus x 'Sunshine Daydream'

Also Known As

Pincushion Perennial Sunflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 5'-7'
W: 5'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Helianthus x 'Sunshine Daydream' plant details

Helianthus x 'Sunshine Daydream' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helianthus x 'Sunshine Daydream'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helianthus x 'Sunshine Daydream'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Sunshine Daydream' is probably the best sunflower variety available because of its longer flowering season, high flower production, and amazing fully double blooms shaped like golden domes. Loved by bees and butterflies, this variety is a perennial shrub so you only have to plant it once and it will resprout from the roots each spring in the same place and provide more blooms. 'Sunshine Daydream' is by far the earliest blooming sunflower we have ever come across and we use its flowers in cut flower arrangements extensively. The flowers are about three inches across, about the size and shape of a Dahlia flower.