Sunfinity® Sunflowers: Incredible Varieties for Non-Stop Summer Blooms
Imagine a sunflower that doesn’t just bloom once and fade, but keeps its color for up to 12 weeks. While traditional sunflowers often have a short garden life of just three or four weeks—ceasing to bloom once cut—Sunfinity® Sunflowers are changing the game.
These vigorous, well-branched hybrids are specifically bred to provide a continuous floral display in garden beds or large containers all season long. Whether you choose the classic Sunfinity® Yellow Dark Center, the striking Sunfinity® Yellow-Red Bicolor, or the lush Sunfinity® Double Yellow, you are planting a “blooming machine” that thrives well past the limits of standard varieties.
Sunfinity® Yellow Dark Center
(2’ wide and 3-4’ tall)
Sunfinity® Yellow-Red Bicolor
(2’ wide and 3-4’ tall)
Sunfinity® Double Yellow
(2’ wide and 2-3’ tall)
Maximizing Performance
For maximum performance in the garden, provide a water-soluble all-purpose fertilizer on a routine basis, or supply a controlled-release fertilizer around the base of the plant every four to six weeks.
When planning your layout, don’t be afraid to experiment with placement; in the landscape, Sunfinity® Sunflowers thrive when paired with plants of varying heights and complementary bloom times. This layering approach creates stunning visual depth and keeps your garden beds looking full of interest from early summer well into the autumn months.
The Pollinator-Friendly Powerhouse
Planting a pollinator garden? Sunfinity® has its place in one. These sunflowers are not just beautiful; they are nectar-rich powerhouses. Although it produces little pollen and few seeds, it is nectar-rich and offers a great habitat for bees, bugs, and birds. By choosing Sunfinity®, you’ll be hosting a pollinator party all summer.
Bring color to your patio by planting Sunfinity in large planters.
Try out various container sizes and styles to perfectly showcase your Sunfinity® sunflowers and reflect your unique personal garden style.
As summer turns into fall, welcome the changing season by placing pumpkins and hay bales next to your planters.
Mix, Match, and Multiply Your Color
Sunfinity, with other plants create beautiful combos. Below are a few of our favorite pairings:
Sunfinity Double with White Fanatix Scaevola, Blush Starcluster Cascade Pentas, and Black Sidekick Heart Ipomoea
Sunfinity Yellow-Red Bicolor with Chocolate Lime Mezmerize Coleus and Lime Sidekick Ipomoea
Sunfinity Double with Painted Love Purple Petunias and Goldii Lysimachia
Sunfinity Container Idea
Bring the Sunshine Indoors: The Perfect Cut Flower
Sunfinity is a beautiful cut flower that lets you bring the beauty of the garden right to your kitchen table. Simply cut a few stems from your potted or in-ground Sunfinity and place them into a vase of fresh water with a packet of flower food. The best part? Sunfinity has minimal pollen drop, so you won’t need to worry about allergies flaring up or wiping yellow dust off your furniture every day.
The blooms are striking enough to stand alone, or you can mix and match them for a truly custom look. Lean into those rich, golden-yellow hues by pairing them with fresh-cut yellow zinnias and chrysanthemums, or create a vibrant summer arrangement by adding snapdragons, dahlias, and penstemon. These ideas are just the beginning—when it comes to your own DIY bouquets, the possibilities are endless.
From the landscape bed to an indoor bouquet, Sunfinity Sunflowers can be used in a multitude of ways.
Written by NGB Member: Syngenta Flowers
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Are these varieties treated with neonicotinoids?
Neonicotinoids is an insecticide that is added by the homeowner or others after the plants have been planted. These plants do not have that when you buy them.