Seeds - H -  Plant Nursery

Sunflower - Mammoth Grey Stripe
Helianthus annuus

The Sunflower Mammoth Grey Stripe, 'Helianthus annuus', displays flowers that are 1 foot across. Enjoy their cheery faces following the sun and providing birds with fall fare. Mammoth Grey Stripes have a number of features to interest anyone. Edible seeds attract many birds during fall, if you do not eat them yourself. The large wide flower has yellow petals and a brown center.The Mammoth Grey Stripe sunflower is adaptable over a wide range of growing conditions and are very easy to grow. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. They are drought tolerant but will considerable moisture, so water regularly. Because of its ease to germinate and very fast rate of growth, it is a great seed for kids to plant and watch grow. It is an excellent summer and fall annual screen or border.

Sunflower - Autumn Beauty
Helianthus annuus

The Sunflower Autumn Beauty, 'Helianthus annuus, is a multi-branched plant that produces many beautiful 5 to 8 inch flowers in a wide range of "autumnal" colors. It also makes a great cut flower. Autumn Beautys bloom over an extended period of time. This is a sunflower that will turn heads. The flowers are shades of brown, red and purple bicolors with a brown center.The Sunflower Autumn Beauty is adaptable over a wide range of growing conditions and are very easy to grow. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. After the initial spring planting, plant another crop in month. This will ensure a continual supply of flowers until late fall. They are drought tolerant, but they will take considerable moisture for full flowering.

Sunflower - Teddy Bear
Helianthus annuus

The Teddy Bear sunflower, 'Helianthus annuus', is a dwarf sunflower plant with many 4 to 6 inch double yellow-gold flowers that look like huge mums. Teddy Bear sunflowers are annual that blooms mid-summer to fall. It will grow in almost any soil and is drought tolerant but, for larger and profuse flowering, good moisture is required.The Teddy Bear sunflower should be planted after the average last frost date. A second planting 2 weeks after the initial planting and a third planting 2 weeks later will produce attractive foliage and flowers until the first fall frost. It makes an excellent cut flower and is also good when used as a short border. Place this plant in full sun for best results.

Sunflower - Ornamental Mix
Helianthus annuus

The Sunflower Ornamental Blend, 'Helianthus annuus', is simply the prettiest combination of sunflowers we have ever seen. The Ornamental Blend includes Velvet Queen, Autumn Beauty, Lemon Queen, and Indian Blanket. The colors range from a soft, pretty lemon yellow to a dark velvety burgundy and from a orange/bronze bicolor to an almost endless other sunflower shades. Sunflowers make excellent cut flowers, are drought tolerant, and they bloom all summerPlant in the spring after the last average frost date. Sunflowers prefer full sun and they will grow in almost any soil. Although they are drought tolerant, they take considerable moisture. For best results water frequently. These sunflowers may need to be staked if they get too tall.

Sunflower - Moulin Rouge
Helianthus annuus

The Moulin Rouge sunflower, 'Helianthus annuus ', is a rich velvety, deep red sunflower. The Moulin Rouge will steal the show in your gardens and bouquets. It is pollenless and is excellent for cutting. It will produce 4 to 6 inch deep red flowers that will produce summer into fall Moulin Rouge sunflowers will grow in almost any soil. They are drought tolerant but will require considerable moisture to grow and flower profusely. A second planting 2 weeks after the initial planting and a third planting 2 weeks later will produce attractive foliage and flowers until the first fall frost. It is an excellent cut flower and can be used for a short border.

Sunflower - Vanilla Ice
Helianthus debilis

The Vanilla Ice sunflower, 'Helianthus debilis', produces florist quality cut flowers and is an excellent border plant. The off-white flowers are between 5 and 8 inches wide. The plant is multi-flowered. Vanilla Ice sunflowers are drought tolerant but will take considerable moisture for full flowering. This plant will grow on almost any soil.

Strawflower - Mixed Colors
Helichrysum bracteatum

The Strawflower Mixed Colors, 'Helichrysum bracteatum', makes fantastic cut flowers. The colorful medley of strawflowers also is great for ever-lasting dried flowers. This dazzler will radiate color all over the garden. Rock gardens will brighten up, mixed borders will glow, window boxes will shine. The papery pom-pom like flowers are 2.5 inches across and come in white, bright shades of pink, red, yellow, and orange. The parts of the strawflower that look like petals are actually stiff, modified leaves called bracts.Do you have a hot and dry area that lacks zest? The strawflowers will thrive in hot, full sun areas. They will grow in any well-drained garden soil. Strawflowers tend to have dry leaves at the base. Pinch them off if you cannot stand dry foliage. Plant seeds as soon as the soil is warm and there is no danger of frost.

Sunflower - False - Summer Sun
Heliopsis helianthoides

The Sunflower False, Summer Sun, 'Heliopsis helianthoides', is a perennial sunflower that blooms all summer. It is easy an easy to grow addition to any perennial bed. The Summer Sun also makes a nice cut flower. The flowers are 3 to 4 inches across and are yellow daisy-like with yellow centers. It is an excellent summer and fall screen or border. The False sunflower looks best when planted in mass.The Sunflower False, Summer Sun, can be planted in the spring after the last average frost date. It can also be successfully planted in the fall. This sunflower will grow in almost any soil but it blooms and thrives best in rich garden soil. Keep the plants attractive by removing spent flowers. The Summer Sun would be an excellent addition to a wildflower patch or naturalized area receiving little or no care.

Hummingbird Haven
Hummingbird Haven

The Hummingbird Haven Flower Mix calls all hummingbirds. If this mix of showy, bright blooms doesn't catch their attention, they haven't arrived in your town yet. There are eighteen different varieties, each an irresistible invitation to imbibe in summer's sweet nectar. This glorious array of vivid floral color will last from spring to fall for your enjoyment as well. Some of the flower varieties included are Bee Balm, Columbine Shooting Star, Coral Bells, Godetia, Hollyhock, Nasturtium and Zinnia.This mix covers approximately 14 square feet.In cool climates plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. In mild climates, sow seed during cooler months, generally October through March. Soil must be kept moist while the seeds are germinating and beginning to grow. Be sure to keep the weeds pulled so they do not compete with the flowers for water and sun.