Dwarf Sunflower
Fiesta Del Sol Mexican Sunflower brings vibrant, sun-loving energy to any garden, thriving in full sun and requiring minimal water once established. This heat-tolerant cultivar captures the spirit of its name with bold, cheerful blooms that perform beautifully in low-water gardens and containers. A genuine performer in hot, dry conditions, it flowers prolifically through the season and provides long-lasting cut flowers when harvested at just the right moment.
Full Sun
Low To Moderate
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Perennial
Moderate
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This cultivar demands full sun and thrives on neglect, making it one of the most reliable choices for gardeners tired of fussing over thirsty plants. The flowers stay fresher longer when cut in the morning as buds are just opening, and a touch of bleach in the vase water extends their vase life considerably. Native to warm regions, it handles heat and drought with genuine ease, delivering consistent color even when water is scarce.
This variety shines as a cut flower, delivering armfuls of long-lasting blooms for fresh arrangements. Harvest in the early morning when petals are just beginning to open for maximum longevity and visual appeal in the vase.
Sow seeds indoors in a lightly covered seedling mix. Provide warm conditions between 70-85°F and expect germination within 6-15 days.
Harvest flowers in the early morning when they are at their freshest and petals are just beginning to open. Cut with a clean knife that has been dipped in a 10% household bleach solution to prevent disease. A few drops of bleach added to the vase water will significantly prolong the flowers' beauty and longevity in the arrangement.
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