Helianthus 'Soraya'
Trial: Annual
Years Trialed: 1998
Good Qualities:
Great orange color (6); Nice size (6); Very sturdy stems (4); Upward facing blooms (2); Incredible black face; Beautiful flower; Clean and perfectly shaped; Stems a lot stronger than other multi-branching types; Worked well in bouquets; Easy to use in flower arranging; Continuous blossoms; Good keeping quality; Early blooming.
Problems:
Flower too big (3); Pollen drops after cutting (2); Stunted growth; Flowers small & rough shaped; Poor germination
Trial Data
| Yield (stems/plant) | Stem Length (inches) | Market Appreciation Rating (1) | Repeat Again Rating (1) | Ease of Cultivation Rating (1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 3.8 | 37.9 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.6 |
(1) 1 to 5 scale, with 5 being the best. Market ratings are based on sales to wholesalers, retailers, or final consumers direct.
Supplier
Benary Seed
1444 Larson St.
Sycamore, IL 60178
Comments:
Similar to 'Sonja' but larger; Would love to have more seed; If these were pinched, would they produce multiple branches?; This sunflower always sold first, by itself & when put in bouquets. Lots of comments on the great orange color; I'll definitely try this one again next season; First of all Helianthus to bloom. Pick before fully open for longer vaselife.