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ProCut® Orange Excel Sunflower

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  • - Height: 4-6 feet
  • - Growing Zone: 2-11
  • - Exposure: Full Sun
  • - Bloom Time: 40 Days after planting
  • - Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 ProCut® Orange Excel Sunflower Plant
Plant Features

ProCut® Orange Excel Sunflower Plants are a true spectacle in the garden with their vibrant orange petals encircling a dark center. As a hybrid variety, these sunflowers typically reach heights of 4-6 feet and produce pollenless blooms, adding a dash of dramatic color to any garden. An inviting source of pollen and seeds, these sunflowers attract butterflies, and a variety of birds. Their spectacular color, height, and large blooms make them not only a visual focal point in a garden but also a popular choice for cut flowers. ProCut Orange Sunflowers thrive in full sun and well-drained soil and demonstrate impressive heat and drought tolerance, making them a robust option for sunny, summer gardens.

Planting Instructions:

  • - Plant in late spring after the last frost date when the soil has warmed

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.5

Watering Specifics:

  • - Once established, water deeply but infrequently to encourage deep root growth

Fertilizer Type:

  • - Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting time
  • - Supplement with a high-potassium fertilizer once buds begin to form

Pruning and Training:

  • - Stake taller varieties to prevent them from toppling over in strong winds

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for common pests like aphids and caterpillars

Blooming Indicators:

  • - Blooms from mid-summer to early fall

Light Requirements:

  • - Thrives in full sun for best growth and blooming

Temperature Tolerance:

  • - Tolerates heat well but may require more frequent watering during hot spells

Companion Plants for Sunflowers:

  • - Zinnias: Their vibrant colors and upright growth create a striking combination with sunflowers
  • - Squash: The broad leaves of squash plants benefit from the dappled shade provided by tall sunflowers
  • - Cucumbers: These vining plants can climb up sunflowers, saving garden space and providing mutual benefits
  • - Marigolds: Their pest-repelling properties make them a beneficial companion for sunflowers
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
Height Category Tall
Mature Spread 10-12 inches
Habit Upright
Flower Color Orange
Foliage Color Green
Attracts Wild Birds
Features Cut Flowers, Drought tolerant, Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Cottage Garden, Therapeutic Garden
Plant Used for Aesthetic Appeal, Edible, Focal Point, Texture, Thriller
Pet Friendly Yes
Plant Type Hybrid
Tolerates Clay soil, Sandy soil
Critter Resistance Deer Resistance: Medium

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More Awesomeness!

Cannot be happier with this product and all of the flowers are received together in this order! They have all been an awesome addition to my landscaping.

From Constance | August 23, 2021


So Cute!

These plants arrived well packaged and looking healthy. I planted them in a container so I could move them around in my garden. I am taking some to my daughter (the ones that already have blooms) for mother's day on Sunday. She will love them.

From Ann | May 07, 2021


Orange Excel Sunflower

This gorgeous orange sunflower with the contrasting dark brown center bloomed sooner than my other sunflowers, and that was so nice to see! It came in a wonderfully protective container, and because of that, this nice tall plant grew fast and healthy as soon as I planted it in my garden. You're Great, GrowJoy! 

From Nancy | January 30, 2021


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