Helianthus annuus 'Valentine' – Light yellow sunflower for borders and cut flowers

Helianthus annuus 'Valentine' is a beautiful annual sunflower with light, soft yellow flowers and a dark center, adding a sunny touch to gardens, borders, and cutting gardens. This variety is excellent for cut flowers, ornamental plantings, and cutting gardens, thanks to its sturdy stems, compact growth, and long-lasting blooms.

'Valentine' is ideal for gardeners, hobby growers, and florists who want an easy-care, eye-catching sunflower that offers both ornamental and ecological benefits.

Characteristics of Helianthus annuus 'Valentine'

Key Features:

• Light yellow flowers with a dark heart – a soft, warm color for borders and bouquets

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

• Prolific flowering – multiple flowers per plant for a full and vibrant appearance

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

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

Thanks to these properties, 'Valentine' offers long-lasting ornamental value and ecological benefits, making it a versatile choice for various applications.

Use and application

Helianthus annuus 'Valentine' can be used in various ways:

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

• Borders and flowerbeds – tall plants provide structure and soft 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 soft, light yellow color makes 'Valentine' ideal for combining with other summer bloomers such as asters, cosmos, and rudbeckia, for a harmonious and sunny garden look.

Growth habit and care

Helianthus annuus 'Valentine' 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

• Support may be necessary in windy locations or very tall plants

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

• Remove wilted flowers to encourage new blooms

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

Features at a glance

• Latin name: Helianthus annuus 'Valentine'

• Type: Annual sunflower

• Color: Light yellow with dark 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 'Valentine'?

• Large, light yellow flowers for a soft, sunny appearance

• Sturdy stems suitable for cut flowers

• Richly flowering with multiple flowers per plant

• Pollen-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinators

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

Helianthus annuus 'Valentine' is an ideal choice for gardeners, hobby growers, and florists who want to harvest and use light, bee-friendly sunflowers.