Suncatcher Sunflower

Helianthus x ‘SunCatcher’

$39⁹⁹

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Delivery and Shipping

Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

Standard Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From	To	S&H
$0	$19.99	$24.99
$20	$49.99	$29.99
$50	$69.99	$34.99
$70	$99.99	$39.99
$100	$129.99	$44.99
$130	$149.99	$48.99
$150	$150+	Approx 28%

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Suncatcher Sunflower highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Helianthus x ‘SunCatcher’
Growing Zones

5-9
Mature Height

3 - 4 feet
Mature Spread

2 - 3 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Summer, Fall

Growing Zones 5-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Little baskets of sunshine! The adorably sweet Suncatcher Sunflower (Helianthus x ‘SunCatcher’) is a cute, compact version of the towering giant. Smaller, mounded and multi-branched, Suncatcher smothers itself in small bright yellow blooms with the characteristic brown fuzzy centers! These are the perfect landing pads for butterflies and bees!

Free-flowing and low-maintenance mounds of coarse green leaves, these perennials return each year with more and more blooms. Perfect for pots and planters or brightening a perennial garden, these non-stop bloomers are as gloriously bright yellow in the ground as they are filling your vase arrangements indoors!

Suncatcher Sunflower is a beneficial flowering perennial for pollinators and blooms from July until frost to really extend your bloom time and extend food resources for pollinators! You’ll want to plant a few extras so you’ll have plenty to go around!

Planting and Application:

Perfectly sized for planters and patio pots, any sunny location by your front entry or back seating areas gain incredibly cheerful blooms! Balconies and window boxes gain sunny blossoms and focal points! Also ideally sized to be the perfect gift for someone down in the dumps, celebrating a birthday or just bought a new home! Can you think of something more cheerful to welcome you home?

Suncatcher Sunflower brightens perennial and cottage gardens, wildflower beds and naturalized borders, cutting gardens and pollinator plantings alike! There’s nothing like these cheerful blossoms tucked into any smaller location as a specimen or accent among larger shrubs or smaller perennials. Thriving in hot, drier, sunny locations with ease!

Smaller Multi-Branched Perennials
Dark Green Leaves & Bold Yellow Blooms
Pollinator Gardens & Cutting Gardens
Beds, Borders, Specimen & Containers
Easy-Care & Free-Flowering

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Suncatcher Sunflower does best in a full sun location but can tolerate some partial shade in the hottest climates, but you’ll see a reduction in blooms and the stems may not be as sturdy. Plant in an enriched location with excellent drainage. Deadhead to keep the blooms returning and cut back in late autumn.

Full Sun & Partial Shade
Enriched Well-Drained Soil
Moderate to Low Fertility Once Established
Deadhead Often & Prune Back Late Autumn/Early Winter

Suncatcher Sunflower is a smaller, compact version of the bee-friendly classic! Order bright yellow blooms for yourself or that someone special today from the Perennial experts at NatureHills.com!