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The Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) 'Tanja' is a sunflower that immediately catches the eye with its intense color and robust growth. It's a variety specifically developed for both ornamental and cut flower production. While many sunflowers produce only one flower per stem, Helianthus Tanja distinguishes itself with a highly branched growth habit, allowing it to produce multiple flowers throughout the season. This makes the variety ideal for gardeners who appreciate abundant, long-lasting blooms and gardens full of movement, color, and biodiversity. The variety is also popular with professionals for its excellent cut quality, making it ideal for florists looking for something unique for their arrangements.
With its warm, intense orange petals and dark center, Tanja creates stylish color contrasts in borders and flower arrangements. The vibrant color draws the eye and creates a cheerful atmosphere in any garden. It's also noteworthy that the variety is pollen-free. This means the flowers stay clean and fresh longer, even when grown indoors. This makes Sunflower Tanja ideal as a cut flower, perfect for florists, cut flower gardens, or enthusiasts who enjoy creating colorful bouquets. When creating bouquets, the pollen-free nature offers the advantage of leaving no mess on the table or floor, making arranging much easier.
Intense orange flower color
Dark flower hearts with a strong visual impact
Pollen-free — suitable for allergy-friendly bouquets
Annual, fast grower
In optimal conditions, Helianthus annuus 'Tanja' can reach a height of between 150 and 200 cm, with several strong side shoots. This height allows for a beautiful, natural display of flowers that continues to delight throughout the summer and late summer. The flowers are not only beautiful to look at; they are also an important source of nectar for bees and other pollinators, contributing to biodiversity in your garden. This makes 'Tanja' not only a decorative feature but also an ecologically responsible choice for any garden.
Sunflower Tanja thrives in a spot with full sun—at least six hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal. The more hours of sun, the more vigorous and full the blooms. The soil should be fertile, airy, and well-drained. Sunflowers like moisture, but not wet roots, so overwatering is not recommended. It's advisable to regularly check the soil for moisture and irrigate as needed, especially during dry spells. This not only promotes growth but also the flowering period, which can last until the end of summer.
Sowing and growing tips:
Sow directly in open ground from late April to June.
Besides sowing directly in the ground, enthusiasts can also consider starting seeds indoors. This can help accelerate growth and ensure the plants are stronger and better prepared for the transition to outdoor temperatures. Be sure to acclimatize the young plants before planting them outdoors to prevent shock.
Keep the soil moist but not wet during the germination stage.
Support tall stems in windy gardens.
Feed regularly during the season for longer flowering.
Cutting back spent flowers in time encourages the plant to form new buds. This creates an exuberant, long-lasting flowering period from midsummer until well into September.
The Helianthus annuus 'Tanja' is a real eye-catcher, adding a distinct touch to any outdoor space. Thanks to its branching habit, it beautifully fills borders and creates a vibrant vertical structure. It's one of the most popular varieties in cutting gardens because of its repeat-flowering stems and pollen-free nature—ideal for cutting without causing a mess or staining indoors. Tanja also performs beautifully as a standalone plant thanks to its powerful presence and warm color.
Moreover, this sunflower is an excellent addition to bee- and butterfly-friendly plantings, despite the lack of pollen. The nectar remains attractive and attracts various pollinators. If you leave some of the seed heads at the end of the season, birds will find them a valuable food source in the autumn.
✔ Intense orange colour — warm, striking and modern
✔ Pollen-free flowers — ideal for indoor bouquets
✔ Strong branching — rich flowering and long-lasting
✔ Vigorous and easy to grow
✔ Perfect for garden, cutting garden, flower arrangement and cut flower production
With Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Tanja, you bring a sunflower into your home that offers more than just beauty: it provides color, vibrancy, and harvesting pleasure—season after season. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting out, this sunflower is a fantastic choice that will enhance your garden and promote biodiversity. It's also a great way to express your creativity in floral design and surprise your guests with beautiful bouquets you've created yourself. Tanja is truly a must-have for every garden lover.
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