Helianthus Pro Cut Orange Seeds

Helianthus Pro Cut Orange Seeds produce vivid orange petals around dark centres on tall single stems. The pollen-free blooms suit both garden displays and cutting.

Grow it successfully: Read the Sunflower Grow Guide — ProCut single-stem module.

Quick Grow Facts

• Plant Type: Annual
• Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus
• Seed Form: Raw seed
• General Sowing Time: Warm season after frost
• Position: Full sun
• Pretreatment: None; sow dry seed straight from the packet
• Sow Depth: 12–13 mm; cover the seed
• Light: Not required while the seed is covered; give full light after emergence
• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C
• Spacing: 10–15 cm for cut stems; 25–30 cm for thicker garden stems
• Growth Form: Pollenless single stem
• Pinching: Do not pinch
• Height: 150–180 cm
• Flower Outcome: Classic orange petals with a dark centre; generally 10–15 cm
• Days to First Cut: About 50–60 days from sowing

Why Grow This Variety

• Bright orange petals create a classic sunflower display.
• Pollen-free blooms keep indoor arrangements cleaner.
• Single stems reach 150 cm and add vertical structure.
• Daylength-neutral plants flower regardless of day length.

Garden Uses

Grow Pro Cut Orange in full-sun beds for bold garden colour or orange cut-flower bouquets.

Growing Notes

• Direct sow after frost, or transplant a young intact plug started only two to three weeks earlier.
• Cover 12–13 mm and hold at 21–24°C with even moisture; expect emergence in 7–14 days.
• Space 10–15 cm for bouquet stems, or 25–30 cm for thicker garden stems and larger heads.
• Do not pinch this pollenless single-stem cultivar.
• Harvest at about 50–60 days when the petals are just beginning to lift.

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