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Summer Lovin
Flower
FlowerHelianthus annuus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 18" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
Nicely sized 4-5" blooms in hues of creamy yellow, lemon yellow, red, pink, and bicolor combinations. Dense, well-branched plants produce thin, stiff, 18-24" long stems. While not technically a mixture, Summer Lovin presents a varied range of bloom colors within the lemon/red color palette. Overall, it has a very similar plant type and performance to its sister variety, Daydream Mixture, but offers a different (lemon/red) color range. Good choice for garden beds, farm beautification, mass plantings, and casual bouquets. Branching. Pollenless. Edible Flowers: Flower buds can be fried, and the petals used as a garnish in salads and desserts; the flavor is bittersweet.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Space plants 18" apart.