2000 AAS Flower Winner
Sunflower Soraya
Soraya is the first sunflower in AAS history to earn an AAS Award. One of the distinct qualities is orange petals, most sunflowers have golden petals. Soraya sunflowers are eye-catching because of the orange petals with a chocolate brown center. Soraya plants are branching and vigorous producing 4- to 6-inch blooms on long stems, perfect for cut flowers. Soraya will flower in about 80-90 days from sowing seed. Plants are self-supporting and may attain a height of five to six feet in the full-sun garden. Soraya flowers can produce seeds for birds if left on the plants to mature.
Plant Description
Genus:
Helianthus
Species:
annuus
Common Name:
Sunflower
Plant Habit:
Upright
Plant Height:
4-6 feet
Foliage Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Summer
Bloom Color:
Orange, brown
Bloom Size:
4-6 inches
Bloom Color Pattern:
Bicolor
Breeder:
Benary Seed
Close Market Comparison:
Sonja and Sunrich Orange F1
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
2 feet
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Pollinator Friendly:
Bees, birds
Container:
Yes
Tall Background:
Yes
Cut Flower:
Yes
How to Grow:
Sunflowers are difficult to transplant. Sow seed into prepared garden soil. Cover seed with soil. Expect germination in 5-10 days. Water when needed.
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