{"product_id":"helianthus-annuus-holiday-sunflower","title":"Helianthus annuus Holiday | Sunflower","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHelianthus annuus Holiday | Sunflower\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA classic golden-yellow branching sunflower with dark chocolate-brown centres, strong stems and an abundance of flowers – an excellent variety for cut flower gardens, bouquets and pollinator-friendly planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelianthus annuus 'Holiday'\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the timeless appearance of a traditional sunflower with a productive, branching growth habit. The plants develop into rounded, well-branched bushes producing numerous \u003cstrong\u003egolden-yellow flowers with contrasting dark brown centres\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike single-stem sunflowers, Holiday produces multiple flowering side shoots, allowing \u003cstrong\u003eseveral stems to be harvested from each plant\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flowers are carried on strong stems and have the classic sunflower appearance that works beautifully in cheerful summer bouquets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blooms can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e, while plants grow to around \u003cstrong\u003e110 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoliday is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen-pollinated, pollen-producing variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice not only for cutting but also for attracting bees and other beneficial pollinators to the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Sunflower Holiday?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic golden-yellow sunflower colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrasting dark chocolate-brown centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBranching growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces multiple flowers per plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong stems suitable for cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers up to approximately 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent traditional cut flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong harvesting period from branching plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces pollen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive to bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy and fast to grow from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eHelianthus annuus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holiday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden yellow with dark brown centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to approx. 15 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 110 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, bushy and branching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLife cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. \u003cstrong\u003e70–80 days\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut flowers, bouquets, flower beds and pollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect Sowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect sowing is recommended.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has started to warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e in fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination generally occurs within \u003cstrong\u003e5–14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e at temperatures around \u003cstrong\u003e18–24°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a continuous supply of fresh flowers, make succession sowings approximately every \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e during spring and early summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing for Transplanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor earlier flowers, seeds can be started indoors approximately \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 weeks before planting outdoors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow one seed per cell or small pot. Transplant when seedlings have developed around two true leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunflowers dislike root disturbance, so avoid keeping seedlings in small containers for too long and transplant them carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoliday performs best in \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and light, fertile, well-drained soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater consistently during establishment and prolonged dry periods. Avoid allowing plants to become severely dry, particularly during active growth and flower development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid excessive nitrogen fertilization, as this can encourage excessive vegetative growth and negatively affect flower quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Holiday is a \u003cstrong\u003ebranching sunflower\u003c\/strong\u003e, allow sufficient space for the plant to develop its rounded form and multiple flowering stems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePinching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinching the central growing point while plants are young can encourage \u003cstrong\u003estronger branching and additional usable cutting stems\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor gardeners and flower growers aiming for multiple smaller flowers rather than one dominant central bloom, pinching can be particularly useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvesting for Cut Flowers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when the petals are beginning to open and the characteristic golden-yellow colour is clearly visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers can also be harvested at a more open stage depending on the intended use and local market preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut stems preferably \u003cstrong\u003eearly in the morning or during the cooler part of the day\u003c\/strong\u003e and place immediately into clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Holiday produces multiple side shoots, regular harvesting allows you to collect \u003cstrong\u003eseveral flowers from a single plant\u003c\/strong\u003e over the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuccession Sowing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoliday reaches maturity in approximately \u003cstrong\u003e70–80 days\u003c\/strong\u003e under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor flower farms and cutting gardens, sowing a new batch every \u003cstrong\u003e2–3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e helps provide a continuous supply of fresh sunflower stems throughout summer and into early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut flower production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower farms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutting gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSummer bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarmers' market bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlower beds and borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelianthus annuus 'Holiday'\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a productive sunflower with the beloved traditional look. 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