{"product_id":"sunflower-astra-yellow-brown-helianthus-annuus-several-flowers-on-one-stem","title":"Sunflower Astra Yellow Brown F1 | Helianthus annuus | Multiple blooms on a single stem","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"291\" data-start=\"249\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"289\" data-start=\"252\"\u003eSunflower ‘Astra Yellow Brown’ F1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"341\" data-start=\"292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"341\" data-start=\"292\"\u003eHelianthus annuus | Multi-Branching Sunflower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"723\" data-start=\"368\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"405\" data-start=\"368\"\u003eSunflower ‘Astra Yellow Brown’ F1\u003c\/strong\u003e is an unusual, multi-branched sunflower producing \u003cstrong data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"456\"\u003emultiple blooms on a single stem\u003c\/strong\u003e. The semi-double, star-shaped flowers feature \u003cstrong data-end=\"595\" data-start=\"539\"\u003efluffy centres in warm yellow-brown and bronze tones\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a rich, autumnal look. As the season progresses, flower tones may develop subtle pinkish hues, adding extra interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"725\"\u003eThis variety forms \u003cstrong data-end=\"766\" data-start=\"744\"\u003emedium-tall plants\u003c\/strong\u003e with sturdy stems and numerous long side shoots that flower successively over a long period. Growing to around \u003cstrong data-end=\"892\" data-start=\"878\"\u003e100–120 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, ‘Astra Yellow Brown’ is well suited for \u003cstrong data-end=\"985\" data-start=\"934\"\u003eflower beds, mixed borders, and cutting gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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