Helianthus annuus 'Moonwalker' – Graceful sunflower with long-lasting blooms

Helianthus annuus 'Moonwalker' is a striking annual sunflower that enhances gardens, borders, and cutting gardens with its large, bright yellow flowers with a deep brown center. This selection is ideal for cut flowers, ornamental plantings, and cutting gardens, thanks to its sturdy stems, regular blooms, and elegant, upright growth habit.

'Moonwalker' is perfect for amateur gardeners and florists looking for a long-flowering, easy-care plant with bee-friendly flowers.

Characteristics of Helianthus annuus 'Moonwalker'

This sunflower combines strength, ornamental value, and versatility. Key characteristics include:

• Large flowers with a deep brown heart – striking in borders, cut flower gardens and bouquets

• Sturdy, tall stems – ideal for cut flowers with long-lasting vase life

• Multiple flowers per plant – profuse flowering throughout summer and early autumn

• Pollen-rich flowers – attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators

• Single to lightly branched stems – suitable for both ornamental plantings and cutting gardens

Thanks to these properties, 'Moonwalker' offers long flowering periods and ecological benefits, making it a versatile choice for various applications.

Use and application

Helianthus annuus 'Moonwalker' can be used in several ways:

• Cut flowers – large flowers and sturdy stems make the plant ideal for bouquets and flower arrangements

• Borders and flowerbeds – tall, strong plants provide structure and colour accents

• Pick-a-Pick Gardens – perfect for hobby gardeners who want to harvest long-lasting, decorative flowers

• Bee-friendly gardens – flowers attract pollinators and promote biodiversity

The classic colors and high flower production also make 'Moonwalker' excellent to combine with other summer bloomers such as asters, cosmos, and rudbeckia, for a harmonious garden look.

Growth habit and care

Helianthus annuus 'Moonwalker' is a sun-loving annual that grows best in full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. The plant develops sturdy stems and requires regular watering during dry spells.

Care tips

• Sow indoors before the last frost or directly outdoors after the last frost

• Planting distance: approximately 50–60 cm for optimal air circulation and sturdy stems

• Support may be necessary for windy locations or very tall specimens

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

• Remove wilted flowers to encourage new blooms

With proper care, 'Moonwalker' offers a long flowering period from mid-summer to early autumn.

Features at a glance

• Latin name: Helianthus annuus 'Moonwalker'

• Type: Annual sunflower

• Color: Bright yellow with deep brown heart

• Flower shape: Large daisy-like flower

• Plant structure: Tall, sturdy stems, single to lightly branched

• Flowering: Summer to early autumn

• Location: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained, nutritious

• Application: Borders, cut flowers, cut flower gardens, bee-friendly gardens

• Ecological: Pollen-rich flowers, attractive to pollinators

Why choose Helianthus annuus 'Moonwalker'?

'Moonwalker' combines ornamental value, robustness, and ecological benefits. With this selection, you'll benefit from:

• Large, bright yellow flowers with a classic dark brown heart

• Tall, sturdy stems suitable for cut flowers

• Richly flowering with multiple flowers per plant

• Pollen-rich flowers that attract bees and other pollinators

• Versatile applications in borders, cutting gardens and cut flower production

Helianthus annuus 'Moonwalker' is therefore the ideal choice for gardeners, hobby growers, and florists who want to harvest and use striking, bee-friendly sunflowers.