Helianthus annuus 'Cutting Gold' – Perfect cut sunflower for bouquets and borders

Helianthus annuus 'Cutting Gold' is a high-quality annual sunflower, specially selected as a cut flower variety. With its narrow, golden-yellow petals surrounding a deep black center, this sunflower offers a classic and elegant appearance that is perfect for bouquets, flower arrangements, and decorative gardens.

Thanks to its single branching and strong, sturdy stems, 'Cutting Gold' is ideal for both amateur gardeners and professional florists who want to harvest long-lasting cut flowers.

Characteristics of Helianthus annuus 'Cutting Gold'

This selection combines ornamental value, robustness, and practicality. Its key properties are:

• Golden yellow flowers with a deep black heart – a classic look for bouquets and borders

• Single branching – produces one large flower per stem, ideal for cutting

• Strong, sturdy stems – keep the flower firm and suitable for long vase life

• Large flowers up to 23cm – impressive size that stands out in any garden or bouquet

• Perfect for cut flowers – designed for optimum vase life and aesthetics

These qualities make 'Cutting Gold' a favorite for both cut flower gardens and commercial cut flower production.

Use and application

Helianthus annuus 'Cutting Gold' is versatile and can be used in several ways:

• Cut flowers – the large, sturdy flowers are ideal for bouquets, flower arrangements and vase decorations

• Borders and flowerbeds – tall, striking plants provide a classic height accent in summer and autumn gardens

• Pick-a-Pick Gardens – Single branching makes harvesting easy and efficient

• Decorative arrangements – golden yellow flowers with black centres provide an elegant contrast in mixed bouquets

The striking colors and large flower size make 'Cutting Gold' perfect for professional florists and home gardeners looking for a visually striking cut flower.

Growth habit and care

Helianthus annuus 'Cutting Gold' is a sun-loving annual that grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. The plant develops sturdy stems and needs sufficient water and nutrients for optimal flowering.

Care tips

• Sow indoors or directly outdoors after the last frost

• Planting distance: approximately 40–50 cm for optimal air circulation and sturdy stems

• Support may be necessary for tall plants

• Regular watering and fertilizing promotes strong growth and long-lasting flowering

• Remove wilted flowers to prolong flowering

With proper care, 'Cutting Gold' can guarantee a long flowering period in summer and early autumn.

Features at a glance

• Latin name: Helianthus annuus 'Cutting Gold'

• Type: Annual sunflower, cut flower variety

• Color: Golden yellow with deep black heart

• Flower shape: Large, single flower, daisy-like

• Plant structure: Single branching, upright

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Location: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, nutritious

• Application: Cut flowers, borders, picking gardens, flower arrangements

Why choose Helianthus annuus 'Cutting Gold'?

'Cutting Gold' offers ornamental value, robustness, and practicality. Advantages of this selection include:

• Large, showy flowers up to 23cm for a dramatic effect

• Strong stems suitable for long vase life

• Single branching ideal for professional cut flowers

• Perfect for borders, cutting gardens and bouquets

• Classic color combination of gold yellow and black heart

Helianthus annuus 'Cutting Gold' is therefore the ideal choice for amateur gardeners and professional florists who want to harvest long, sturdy and aesthetically pleasing cut flowers.