Florencia CS

Florencia sunflower is a versatile hybrid combining ornamental and agricultural qualities. In terms of decoration, it is a two-toned sunflower reaching up to 110 cm in height, attracting attention with its bright colors: light-yellow petal tips contrast with a rust-red ring around the flower center, approximately 12 cm in diameter. The plant features lateral branching with flower heads, making it an excellent choice for group plantings, mixed borders, and cut flower arrangements. Flowering lasts from July to September, and the growing period until harvest is 10–12 weeks. Sunflower Florencia is heat-loving, sun-loving, and drought-tolerant, preferring light, fertile soils and requiring minimal care. From an agricultural standpoint, Florencia is a high-yield hybrid with a vegetative period of 98–112 days, ensuring an excellent balance between early maturity and productivity. The plant height can reach up to 180 cm, with a slender stem and a deep, well-developed root system. The hybrid exhibits high growth intensity and can have up to 32 leaves. The 1000-seed mass reaches 70 g, indicating large seed size and potential yield up to 56 centners per hectare. Florencia is adapted to various climatic conditions, including northern regions, and shows high drought resistance. A special advantage of the Florencia hybrid is its high resistance to diseases and pests. It possesses genetic resistance to downy mildew (7 races A-G) as well as to diseases such as Fusarium, Fusarium oxysporum, Alternaria, and rust, with resistance ratings up to 9 points. Additionally, the hybrid is resistant to sunflower budworm and aphid infestations, ensuring stable yields and reducing the need for chemical protection. Thanks to these characteristics, Florencia is a reliable choice for cultivation across Ukraine and other regions with similar conditions.