Sunflowers will be an excellent option for decorating the territory of the cottage. The following are six of the most interesting decorative varieties that will take their rightful place on any personal plot.
Teddy Bear
One of the most impressive varieties of annual ornamental sunflowers. In summer, the plant is strewn with rather large, up to 22 cm in diameter, double golden inflorescences and is very reminiscent of everyone’s favorite plush toy. The heart of the flowers is very small, and the petals are thin and long, so the look of the sunflower is really unusual.
A stem height of about one meter, this is a universal size for creating the base of an average flower bed The flowering time is delayed until autumn, which is very convenient for gardeners in the northern regions and mid-latitudes.
Ring of Fire
A wonderful bright variety for growing in mixborders and curbs. Its name translates as “Ring of Fire”. The petals surrounding the core are deep red at the base, and orange-yellow at the edges. The middle is not too large, it consists of many small tubular flowers.
Ring of Fire should be sown in open sunny areas with light and loose soil. It is better to do this in early May, then the sunflower will quickly grow and will soon please you with its unusual flowering.
Strawberry Blond F1
Delightful first generation hybrid. During flowering, it forms inflorescences with a maroon core and wonderful petals, they have a pink-red base and a lemon shade around the edges.
The variety looks extremely impressive. It is often used for hedges. Flowers may become darker with age. By providing the plant with regular watering, you can significantly extend the flowering period and fully enjoy its original beauty.
This variety cannot be propagated by seeds, they do not transmit hereditary characteristics to the next generation. You can experiment a little at your summer cottage and try to propagate the sunflower by dividing the bush.
Lemon Queen
One of the most interesting varieties of perennial sunflowers. It is an erect herb with a high, about 170 cm, stem. At the end of summer, it forms a rosette that remains green even under snow. The stem has many elongated leaves, beautiful dark green color.
The flowers are tubular, golden, small, they are collected in inflorescences 8-10 cm in diameter. The petals, located around the circumference, are bright lemon color. Lemon Queen blooms from mid-August.
The plant is adapted to temperate latitudes, it is not afraid of frost. Prefers sunny areas, but it can grow in partial shade, only the flowering will be less intense. Sunflower is best placed on light and loose soil with a slightly acidic reaction.
The flower is perfect for planting in high curbs, with its help they create the middle and background of the flower garden. Lemon queen usually grows in a small curtain, does not grow much. Requires a transplant every 4-5 years.
Moulin Rouge F1
At first glance, these decorative flowers are completely different from ordinary sunflowers. Their petals are richly colored, a dark red color with an ocher tint prevails.
Plants are suitable for creating a border, they can disguise garden buildings that have an unpresentable appearance, or plant along a hedge. Country lovers should stock up on the seeds of this fantastic flower. The fact is that the Moulin Rouge F1 is a hybrid of the first generation, and it is impossible to propagate it on your own.
The sunflower is not particularly picky about the soil, but it is better if it is with a sufficient amount of humus. The plant also does not require constant watering; it is advisable to moisten and loosen the land around it only on dry days.
Soraya
Reaches about 180 cm in height. Its baskets are not too large – 10-15 cm in diameter, but several inflorescences are usually formed on one stem at once. Petals are large, deep yellow, oval, slightly wrinkled. The middle of the inflorescence, consisting of many miniature flowers, has a diameter of 6 cm, purple-brown in color.
Each sunflower of this variety can form several stems at once, so Soraya looks just great at the time of flowering: the plant is literally covered with golden baskets. For a garden designer, this is just a godsend. It can form the basis of a rustic-style flower garden or surround a country house with a shining ring.
