Helianthus annuus 'Astra Rose'
- Product number: 523880
- Origin: North America
- Latin: Helianthus annuus
Astra is a charming, richly branching sunflower and a surprising appearance within the Helianthus genus. A nice twist on the well-known sunflower!
The flowers look somewhat wispy and have narrow petals in soft pink and cream white. The reddish-brown heart is surrounded by a loose, soft yellow ring, which gives the flower a playful and unique character.
This special sunflower attracts plenty of bees, hoverflies and other useful friends, making it a valuable and cheerful addition to the cutting garden.
The sunflower is currently enjoying unprecedented popularity. We are responding to this by offering a huge assortment: just choose!
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Latin: Helianthus annuus
Dutch: Zonnebloem
English: Sunflower
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- Flower colour: Soft pink and cream with a brownish-red heart and a soft yellow ring
- Origin: North America
- Average growth height: More than 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Easy
- Latin: Helianthus annuus
- Dutch: Sunflower
- Also known as:
- English: Sunflower
