Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Sunflower
Variety Name: Concert Bell F1
Genus: Helianthus
Species: annuus L
Year: 2022
Common Name: Sunflower
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: TOHOKU SEED CO., LTD. Distributed by Seed Science Inc. in North America. Distributed by Fukukaen Nursery & Bulb Co., Ltd outside of North America.
Close Market Comparison: Solis Gold, Soraya
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 60-70 inches
Bloom Time: Summer to fall
Bloom Color: Gold
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid with dark disk
Bloom Size: 5 – 6 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Wind, heat
Garden Spacing: 13-15 inches
Days to Flower (Direct Sow): 65 days
Days to Flower (Transplant): 55 days
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Tall Background: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
HOW TO GROW
Recommended spacing is 13-15 inches to enjoy multiple flowers along the primary stem from the top to the middle. Direct-sowing every 3 weeks after the last frost date in well-drained soil in good sunlight is recommended for continual summer to fall blooms. Germination temp 70-80℉. Pollenless.
JUDGE'S OBSERVATIONS
- “This variety had unique flowering with multiple flowers on the same stalk.”
- “Novel blooming habit. A sunflower bouquet on a single stalk!”
- “Tall vigorous and uniform plants terminated with one 5-6” wide main bloom surrounded by 3-4” wide side blooms.”
- “Flower location was unique. Up and down the stem.”
- “A very pretty compact branching sunflower with large size bloom that would be perfect for the garden border.”
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