Helianthus annuus 'ProCut® Plum'
Overview
Uses: Cutting gardens, borders, and summer pollinator plantings; ideal for fresh bouquets and market displays.
Benefits: Elegant single-stem sunflower with soft plum-to-rose petals and dark centers. Pollenless blooms stay clean indoors and last exceptionally long in the vase.
USDA Hardiness Zones: Annual
Sun: Full Sun
Life Cycle: Warm-season annual
Mature Height: ~5' – 6'
Mature Width: ~12" – 18"
Bloom Season: Mid-Summer to Fall
Growth Rate: Fast
Summary
Refined and romantic, ProCut® Plum Sunflower brings an unexpected color palette to the summer garden. Softly blushed petals fade from dusky rose to creamy plum tones around a rich dark center, creating a look both modern and timeless. Grown for its florist-quality blooms and long vase life, this single-stem variety produces clean, pollenless flowers ideal for cutting or display.
Perfect for growers, designers, or anyone wanting something beyond the traditional yellow sunflower, ProCut® Plum blends beautifully with pastel or neutral arrangements and performs effortlessly in sunny garden beds.
Care
ProCut® Plum Sunflower Care
Plant in full sun after frost has passed. Direct-sow or transplant into fertile, well-drained soil. Space plants 6" – 12" apart for full-size stems or closer for smaller cut blooms.
Water regularly during germination and early growth. Once established, ProCut® Plum tolerates short dry periods but performs best with consistent moisture. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers that promote excess foliage at the expense of blooms.
Feed once early in the season with a balanced slow release fertilizer to support sturdy stems and strong flowering.
Size
Size of ProCut® Plum Sunflower for Sale Online
Our sunflowers are shipped in greenhouse-grade grow pots and are appropriately sized for their containers. For current pot sizes and availability, please contact us.
Size of ProCut® Plum Sunflower When Mature
Expect plants to reach approximately 5' – 6' tall and 12" – 18" wide under average garden conditions. Single-stem habit produces one main bloom per plant with professional florist form.
Additional Information
Is ProCut® Plum Sunflower pollen-free?
Yes—ProCut® Plum is a pollenless variety, making it perfect for cutting and indoor arrangements without mess.
Does it attract pollinators?
While pollenless, it still attracts bees and butterflies with nectar and vivid color contrast.
Can I succession plant ProCut® Plum?
Yes—sow every 2–3 weeks for a continuous harvest of blooms throughout summer and early fall.
What makes ProCut® Plum different from other sunflowers?
ProCut® Plum offers a rare color range for sunflowers—dusky plum and rose tones instead of yellow—combined with clean pollenless blooms and florist-quality form. It’s one of the most elegant single-stem varieties available.
