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ProCut® Orange Excel
Flower
FlowerHelianthus annuus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 50 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Improved earliness in the classic orange sunflower. Even earlier than ProCut Orange by 5-7 days. Single-stem plants have tall, strong stems and 4-6", pollenless blooms. Another exciting introduction from US plant breeder Dr. Tom Heaton and company.
Planting
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after all frost danger passes; sow seeds 1 inch deep
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained loam, moderately fertile. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, aphids.