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Sunrich Orange DMR
Flower
FlowerHelianthus annuus
- Full sun
- Zones 2–11
- 60 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 12" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
4-6" pollenless blooms ideal for cut-flower production. Great for succession planting with the ProCut® series. Flower appearance and quality are nearly identical to Sunrich Orange, which it replaces. Pollenless. Single stem. NOTE: Downy mildew in sunflowers persists in infected soils and is especially problematic in cool, wet soils. Symptoms include damping-off, stunted plants, yellowing leaves, and the presence of downy, white mildew on the undersides of the leaves.
Planting
Direct sow after last frost date, ½-1 inch deep
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained soil; avoid cool, wet conditions prone to downy mildew. Space plants 12" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, beetles, seed maggots. Common diseases: Downy mildew, powdery mildew, rust.