Sunflower Concert Bell F1

2022 AAS Ornamental Winner – Available Soon

Concert Bell puts on quite a performance with a unique flower presentation of multiple clusters of 10 to 12 flowers on an erect columnar stem. Beautiful golden yellow blooms appear earlier than the comparisons. Each plant grows to a very uniform height of 5 to 6 feet and if used as a cut flower, makes an instant, ready-made bouquet from just one cut. Excellent seed germination makes this beauty very easy to grow and is perfect for continuous sowing to keep blooms going through the end of summer. Concert Bell was trialed in a year of adverse weather conditions and multiple judges commented on its durability and sturdiness even through strong storms and winds.

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
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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Sunflower Concert Bell F1

2022 AAS Ornamental Winner – Available Soon