How to Grow Sunflower Vincent van Gogh
Helianthus annuus 'Vincent van Gogh'
Your complete guide to growing Sunflower Vincent van Gogh.
📷 Wikipedia: Common sunflowerWhen to Plant Sunflower Vincent van Gogh
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Sunflower Vincent van Gogh
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil and don't compete for the same nutrients as sunflowers
Attract pollinators and beneficial insects while complementing sunflower's height
Climb sunflower stalks for support and benefit from partial shade
Benefits from sunflower's shade during hot weather and efficient use of garden space
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting sunflowers
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps for pest control
Attract beneficial insects and pollinators, creating a pollinator-friendly garden
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits sunflower growth and can cause stunting
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most garden plants including sunflowers
Too heavy for sunflower stalks to support and can cause structural damage
