Dusty Pink Sunflower ‘Astra Rose’ (Helianthus annuus) seeds
- Pink Sunflower with Nostalgic Charm – Ideal for Borders, Bouquets & Pollinators.
- Contents: Approx. 10 seeds
- Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly
€2.59
Description
Elegant Colour Variant for Contemporary Gardens
The Sunflower ‘Astra Rose’ (Helianthus annuus) is a distinctive cultivar with an unusual colour palette: its medium-sized blooms display soft shades of blush to dusky pink, encircling a contrasting dark brown centre. This elegant combination makes it a stylish alternative to the classic yellow sunflower – ideal for romantic gardens, summer bouquets or modern floral design.
This annual plant grows up to 150?cm tall, is well-branched and produces multiple blooms per plant. As such, ‘Astra Rose’ is not only an excellent cut flower but also provides harmonious colour accents in borders, flower strips or large containers.
The blooms are pollinator-friendly and attract bees and bumblebees. Thanks to its relatively compact growth habit, the plant is also wind-resistant and easy to care for.
Plant profile
| Plant type | Container plant, Summer flower |
|---|---|
| Use | Container plant, Cut flower, Good insect food plant, Green manure, Ornamental plant |
| Lifecycle | Annual |
| Species | Asteraceae |
| Characteristics | Food for bees, Needs darkness to germinate |
| Eventual height | 100-150 cm |
| Flower colour | Rosa |
| Flowering months | August, July, September |
| Root system | Deep roots, Taproot |
Growing instructions
| When to sow outdoors | June, May |
|---|---|
| Sowing depth | 2-3 cm |
| Germination temperature | 5-12°C |
| Germination time | 1-2 weeks |
| Climate | Temperate |
| Soil type | Free-draining, Fresh, Humus-rich, Nutrient-rich |
| Sunlight | Full sun |
| Water requirement | High |
| Planting distance | 30 cm |
| Row spacing | 30 cm |
| Good companion plants | Bush beans, Cucumber, Onion |
| Bad companion plants | Potatoes, Tomatoes |
Sowing and care
Sowing and Care of Helianthus annuus
- Plant type: Annual summer flower
- Sowing: Direct sowing outdoors from mid-April to June
- Germination: At 15–20?°C within 7–14 days
- Position: Sunny, sheltered site with nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- Growth height: Up to approx. 150?cm
- Special features: Ideal as a cut flower and for pollinators
With its soft pink petals, dark centre and versatile nature, ‘Astra Rose’ is a charming sunflower for gardens that celebrate the extraordinary.
Other names
Botanical name: Helianthus annuus, H. cultus
German: Gewöhnliche Sonnenblume
English: Common Sunflower
French: Héliotrope, Maurelle
Italian: Girasole comune
Spanish: Calom, Jáquima, Maravilla, Mirasol, Tlapololote, Maíz de teja, Acahual, Flor de escudo
Dutch: Zonnebloem
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