White, orange, red or green? What are the Best Sunflower Colors to go for? Confused? We have them all for you!
If you are not sure about the Sunflower Colors, we are here to help you out! We have handpicked the best ones and have also divided the article in section according to the shades to help you pick out the most stunning one!
Best Sunflower Colors – Yellow
1. Gummy Bear
Gummy Bear is a bright, semi-tall, double variety – lemon yellow flowers. This is a great option for your garden or balcony.
2. Teddy Bear
The appearance of this variety is fluffy, like teddy bears. They are golden-yellow in color and bloom in double-petaled. They are about 10-24 inches tall and 5-6 inches across.
3. Tall Teddy
It is also known as “Tall Sungold.” They have soft fluffy flowers that make them resemble giant teddy bears.
4. Starburst Greenburst
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This variety closely resembles Gerberas. However, one can easily differentiate them due to their tall stem.
5. Dwarf Sunspot
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These dwarf sunflowers grow to about 2 feet tall and are roughly 6 inches in diameter. They’re a popular choice for container gardens or small spaces.
6. Bambino
The Bambino sunflower belongs to the Helianthus annuus species. They are a popular choice for bringing butterflies, bees, and other pollinators to your space.
7. Black Peredovik Sunflowers
Black Peredovik is grown specifically for its high oil content. These sunflowers are native to Russia and sport a dark brown-black center.
8. ProCut Peach
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ProCut Peach sunflowers produces large, single-headed blooms with soft peach-colored petals and a dark center, or disk.
9. Early Black Heart
Early Black Heart sunflowers produces large, single-headed blooms with deep red petals and a distinctive black center.
10. Procut Red
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One will be thrilled by Procut’s striking red petals and dark center disk. It is a hybrid variety that was developed by crossing different types of sunflowers.
11. Rouge Royale Sunflower
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This sunflower is known for its deep, rich burgundy-red petals and dark center disk. They are a popular choice for landscaping projects.
12. Velvet Queen
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Velvet Queen is a deep and rich sunflower variety – as it features velvety petals in shades of orange, red, and brown. Its seeds are edible and can be roasted or eaten raw.
13. Chocolate Sunflower
It is a specific cultivar of sunflower that is known for its unique coloration, with deep burgundy petals and a dark brown center disk that looks like chocolate.
14. Crimson Blaze Sunflower
Crimson Blaze has stunning red petals and dark center disk. Its striking appearance and ability to add a bold splash of color to any garden or landscape.
15. Moulin Rouge
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One of the stunning orange sunflower varieties is the Moulin rouge – which features bright orange petals with a dark maroon center disk.
16. Mexican Sunflower
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Tithonia Fiesta del Sol is a specific cultivar of Mexican Sunflower that is known for its bright orange or yellow flowers and its ability to attract butterflies.
17. Ring of Fire Sunflower
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Ring of Fire is a fiery orange sunflower variety that features deep orange petals with a dark center disk. Its vibrant and bold appearance makes it a popular choice.
18. Autumn Beauty
Autumn Beauty is a favorite of gardeners who want to add some variety to their sunflower collection. It can grow up to 6-8 feet tall.
19. Sun-Fill Purple
This variety of sunflowers is a must-have to your plant collection! Its petals are green, but when they fade – they turn purple.
20. Sun-Fill Green
It is a unique and uncommon variety of sunflowers with pure light green flowers that often grow in tight clusters.
21. Pink Petal Prism
Its petals show off different shades of pink as you look from different angles. It goes from pale pink to deep rose.
22. Suntastic Pink
Their pink-peach petals with yellow hues make them stand out from all different sunflower colors.
23. Ms. Mars Sunflower
It has a vibrant dark pink hue in the centre that fades to yellow at the edges. It stands for bold expression and confidence, making any garden pop with its striking look!
24. White Lite Sunflower
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White Lite is a newer cultivar with ivory-yellow colored petals and honey mustard centers. It’s great for commercial cut flower production due to its pollen-free single stem.
25. White Nite
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White Nite sunflowers are unique for their creamy white petals and dark yellow centers. They’re small, making them perfect for containers and small gardens.
26. Italian White
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This one has pure white petals and a dark center disk. This is a great option to add interest to your garden throughout the summer.
27. Vanilla Ice
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This unique white sunflower variety is known for its long blooming period, making it a great choice for gardeners who want to enjoy blooms for as long as possible.
28. Moonshadow
This variety produces large, creamy white flowers with a dark center and can grow up to 5-6 feet tall.
29. Florenza Sunflower
Due to its striking appearance and capacity to draw birds and other wildlife to the garden, this cultivar is a favorite among gardeners and flower enthusiasts.
30. Procut Bicolor
The petals of this variety are golden yellow at the base, with reddish-orange tips and a dark center disk.
31. Cherry Rose Sunflower
Its petals are a delightful mix of deep reds and pinks that end in white or cream. For the best display, pair it with the yellow sunflower varieties on this list!