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SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus

Helianthus x annuus 'TMSNBLEV01' PP #31,423

Pronunciation: hee-lee-AN-thus AN-yoo-us
SKU #43002
10-11

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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water sparingly for best bloom.
SIZE: Full, rounded form reaches up to 3 ft. tall and wide.

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Description Extraordinary summer color with large, vibrant blooms. This award-winning, multi-branching, heat tolerant, non-invasive annual sunflower produces over 1,000 flowers in a single season, from spring until first frost. Sunny yellow petals with a dash of rich red surround the large brown center of each sensational flower. Excellent in borders and containers. Annual.
Bloom Time Early summer into fall
Deciduous/Evergreen Herbaceous
Special Features Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Growth Rate Moderate
Flower Attributes Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent Act Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape Use Border, Container, Accent
Flower Color Yellow
Foliage Color Green
Companion Plants Switch Grass (Panicum); Salvia (Salvia); Verbena (Verbena); Catmint (Nepeta); Tickseed (Coreopsis)
Care Instructions Provide organically rich, well-drained, quality garden soil. Site in a sunny location once threat of spring frost has passed. Allow soil to dry between waterings; over-watering will reduce blooming. Promptly remove spent blooms to encourage more prolific flowering and a longer bloom period. Hardy to 40°F.
History Sunbelievable™ Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus took third place in the 2018 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition, recognized for its phenomenal flower power and excellent garden performance. It is a sterile, non-invasive hybrid; this non-seed producing trait allows it to put its energy into prolific flowering. It is a day length neutral hybrid, which essentially means it will bloom even on shorter days towards the end of the season.
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DescriptionExtraordinary summer color with large, vibrant blooms. This award-winning, multi-branching, heat tolerant, non-invasive annual sunflower produces over 1,000 flowers in a single season, from spring until first frost. Sunny yellow petals with a dash of rich red surround the large brown center of each sensational flower. Excellent in borders and containers. Annual.
Bloom TimeEarly summer into fall
Deciduous/EvergreenHerbaceous
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Growth RateModerate
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Accent
Flower ColorYellow
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsSwitch Grass (Panicum); Salvia (Salvia); Verbena (Verbena); Catmint (Nepeta); Tickseed (Coreopsis)
Care
Care InstructionsProvide organically rich, well-drained, quality garden soil. Site in a sunny location once threat of spring frost has passed. Allow soil to dry between waterings; over-watering will reduce blooming. Promptly remove spent blooms to encourage more prolific flowering and a longer bloom period. Hardy to 40°F.
History
HistorySunbelievable™ Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus took third place in the 2018 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition, recognized for its phenomenal flower power and excellent garden performance. It is a sterile, non-invasive hybrid; this non-seed producing trait allows it to put its energy into prolific flowering. It is a day length neutral hybrid, which essentially means it will bloom even on shorter days towards the end of the season.

Frequently asked questions

Does SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus produce flowers?
Early summer into fall
Is SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus evergreen or deciduous?
SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus?
SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus is Easy Care, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Fast Growing, Compact Form.
How fast does SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus grow?
SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus in my landscape?
SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus is suitable for: Border, Container, Accent.
What color are SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus flowers?
SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus produces Yellow flowers.
What color is the foliage of SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus?
SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus?
Good companion plants for SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus include: Switch Grass (Panicum); Salvia (Salvia); Verbena (Verbena); Catmint (Nepeta); Tickseed (Coreopsis).
How do I care for SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus?
Provide organically rich, well-drained, quality garden soil. Site in a sunny location once threat of spring frost has passed. Allow soil to dry between waterings; over-watering will reduce blooming. Promptly remove spent blooms to encourage more prolific flowering and a longer bloom period. Hardy to 40°F.
What is the history of SunBelievable® Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus?
Sunbelievable™ Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus took third place in the 2018 RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition, recognized for its phenomenal flower power and excellent garden performance. It is a sterile, non-invasive hybrid; this non-seed producing trait allows it to put its energy into prolific flowering. It is a day length neutral hybrid, which essentially means it will bloom even on shorter days towards the end of the season.

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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.