Florist sunflowers are special sunflower varieties bred for beauty, uniformity, and lack of pollen. These flowers tend to grow on single-headed plants, with each planted seed producing one flower.
When growing a cutting garden full of sunflowers, keep in mind you’ll likely want pollenless flowers. If these flowers are intended to go into a bouquet, you don’t want yellow powder dusting the table or a bride’s wedding dress. Whether you are a sunflower florist or just enjoy making custom arrangements, there are some absolutely beautiful sunflower varieties to look into.
Here are ten gorgeous varieties of florist sunflowers for cutting gardens and flower farmers.
1. ProCut Orange sunflower
‘ProCut Orange’ is one of the most popular florist sunflowers around. This sunflower variety has bright orange sunflower head with a dark brown disk in the center. This type of sunflower is a preferred variety for cut flower farmers and avid home gardeners. These plants grow to 7 feet tall and have pollenless blooms. They make lovely additions to sunflower bouquets. Send sunflowers to loved ones as the perfect gift.
2. ProCut White Lite sunflower
You will love the pale coloring of this sunflower. The petals are a pale, creamy yellow, and the center is a lovely golden color. My eyes always go to them in the markets. These sunflowers grow to a height of 60-72 inches. One thing to note about this sunflower variety is those lightly colored petals are more susceptible to insect damage. Harvest your blooms just as they open and store them until you need to use them in a sunflower bouquet or vase.
3. ProCut Plum sunflower
This cut sunflower variety really does resemble fruit with their soft yellow and orange tones. Add them to a cutting garden, and you will have gorgeous sunflowers to add to bouquets in peak seasons. Their tall, strong stems grow to 4-6″ and have pollenless blooms. They grow up to 72″ and are annual flowers. Add these fresh flowers to your custom arrangement and make someone extremely happy!
4. ProCut Red sunflower
This hybrid variety of sunflower produces pollen-free flowers with deep red coloring. They make a beautiful flower arrangement in the fall and grow to about 5 feet tall. The stems aren’t as strong as some of the others and may need support while they mature. I love looking at these gorgeous flowers in cutting gardens or the local flower shop. They making a very nice flower delivery and a nice sunflower bouquet and are great florist sunflowers for cutting gardens.
5. Sunbright sunflower
These beautiful flowers feature pollenless, uniform, and high-quality petals, perfect for your sunflower bouquet. The blooms are about 5 inches in diameter, and they grow to about 72 inches tall. If you are trying to accomplish a wonderful bouquet full of sunflowers, these are an amazing selection. They make a beautiful arrangement for all occasions.
6. Sunrich Orange sunflower
If you want bright sunflowers, these are it! Add a few of these to your sunflower bouquet and really make it pop! These beautiful flowers are the same color as the SunRich Orange but bloom 5 to 10 days earlier and are just a little shorter in stature. Their 4-6 inch blooms are perfect for cutting gardens and sunflower bouquets. Place this beautiful arrangement on your table in the summer or fall and really make your space bright.
7. Sunrich Gold sunflower
These beautiful flowers are perfect for succession planting. Bright golden petals surround a green disk in the center of the flower. Just like the other cut flowers, these have a 5-inch diameter and grow to about 60 inches tall. These flowers are pollenless and grow in a single stem, making it easy to cut for bouquets.
8. Sunrich Lemon sunflower
These flowers feature bright yellow rays with dark black disks in the center. They are ideal for cut flower production because of their 4-6 inch bloom size. They are ready in just 10 to 14 days, are pollenless, and grow to 60 inches. You have probably seen them in sunflower bouquets often, they are quite popular. Send sunflowers like this to a friend or family member in a floral arrangement to brighten their day on special occasions. These are great florist sunflowers for cutting gardens.
9. Sunrich Summer Provence sunflower
These are the earliest sunflower in the sunflower series. These sturdy flowers are upward-facing, and their blooms are packed with bright yellow/orange petals. The disk in the center is black or dark brown. These flowers bloom 2 to 3 days earlier than the SunRich Orange Summer and 1 to 2 weeks earlier than the SunRich Orange. They also have a 5-inch bloom diameter and grow to about 60 inches tall. They are absolutely beautiful with other flowers in gift baskets or a beautiful floral arrangement for special occasions.
10. Sunrich Lime sunflower
What special occasion doesn’t need a sunflower bouquet full of bright, lemon-lime sunflowers? These flowers grow to about 60 inches tall with a 5-inch bloom. The lime center of the flower is a nice touch to any beautiful bouquet in the spring or summer. These will make a lovely addition to your cutting garden and flower delivery to someone special. Just place them in a vase or florist’s paper.
Are sunflowers good cut flowers?
Yes, sunflowers are a fantastic addition to any bouquet or arrangement. They last just as long as other flowers, if not longer, and always add color and character to the display.
A sunflower delivery from a flower shop will most likely contain many of these popular sunflowers. Popular bouquets often include a sunflower or two, and a sunflowers florist will love these amazing varieties. Add these beauties to your cutting garden to have the perfect gift on hand all year long. They are fun to grow, and you will be able to supply gorgeous flowers and create some of the most popular bouquets and arrangements around.
How long will a sunflower last in a floral arrangement?
Most flowers only last a week or so in a floral arrangement, depending on the type and how well you care for them. Sunflowers will often last six to twelve days. To maximize their life in a vase, cut flowers that are starting to open fully. Choose sunflowers with a strong and straight stem. You want flowers that are perky and looking at you.
Cut the stems at a slant. This will allow them to take in water better. Remove any leaves that are touching the water so they don’t rot and make sure to give them plenty of water so they don’t get thirsty. You may want to rinse the stems clean every so often when the water starts to look cloudy.
For the highest quality sunflowers and gorgeous bouquets with the perfect size blooms, grab some of these florist sunflowers for cutting gardens. Anyone will enjoy receiving this lovely flower delivery straight from your garden or the local flower shop for special occasions. Add them to birthday flowers, a bride’s bouquet, a table setting, and so much more.
For more information on sunflowers, read about dwarf sunflower varieties or How to Grow Sunflower in Pots.
