Procut Bicolor is an F1 hybrid sunflower bred for the cut flower trade, with mahogany red petals tipped in vibrant orange and a dark center disk. This compact variety reaches maturity in 50 to 60 days and thrives in hardiness zones 2 through 11, making it accessible to nearly every North American gardener. Direct seeding after the last frost produces blooms by midsummer, though succession planting every 1 to 2 weeks ensures continuous harvests through fall. Whether you're filling a vase or dotting a garden bed, these bicolor flowers bring striking color contrast that commands attention.
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Mahogany and orange petals create a bold two-tone effect that stands apart in any arrangement or landscape. At just 4 inches apart and maturing in under two months, Procut Bicolor fits easily into tight garden spaces while delivering professional-grade cut flowers. The flowers tolerate harvesting at multiple stages, from tight buds showing first color all the way to fully open blooms, giving you flexibility depending on how long you want them to last in the vase.
Procut Bicolor was developed specifically for cut flower use and excels in both fresh arrangements and dried bouquets. Harvest flowers at varying stages depending on your preference: pick them tight with just the first hint of color for longer vase life, or wait until they open fully for immediate impact. The blooms dry beautifully when hung or treated with silica gel, preserving their striking bicolor pattern for winter arrangements.
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Sow seeds into 72 to 50-cell flats 2 to 3 weeks before your transplant-out date. While sunflowers dislike root disturbance, indoor sowing followed by careful transplanting can successfully produce early blooms. Keep soil between 50 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit for best germination.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last frost date, handling them gently to minimize root damage. Space transplants 4 inches apart in prepared beds.
Direct seed 1/2 inch deep after your last spring frost. This is the recommended method and often produces the strongest plants.
Cut flowers when color first begins to show in the petals for longer vase life, or wait until blooms are almost completely open for immediate visual impact. Both stages work well for fresh arrangements. For dried flowers, harvest when blooms are completely open, then hang them or dry with silica gel.
Do not pinch Procut Bicolor plants. Pinching single-stem sunflowers results in low-quality blooms or no blooms at all, so let them grow unpinched for best flowering.
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