Sunflower Astra Gold - Care Sheet

Overview

Sunflower Astra Gold (Helianthus annuus) is a cheerful, fast-growing annual with distinctive ruffled golden petals surrounding a classic sunflower disk. Bred for bold summer color, it reaches about 150–175 cm (5–6 ft) tall with a slim profile around 30 cm (12 in) wide, making it perfect for the back of borders, cottage-garden plantings, or statement containers. It’s famously easy to raise from seed—fun for kids and satisfying for beginners—yet dramatic enough to delight