This is a short, bushy plant with fluffy, golden-yellow blooms that appear from mid-summer to the first frost in autumn. Some archaeologists believe that Native Americans may have cultivated sunflowers as early as 3000 B.C. Grows on a single stem 2 to 3 feet high. Can be grown in containers and will bloom when 12” high. The flower heads are attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds.
Sunflower Teddy Bear
You want compact sunflowers with charming, fluffy blooms. Teddy Bear Sunflowers offer golden cheer from summer to frost and invite in friendly pollinators.
Planting guide: Planting depth: 1/2″ or 13mm. Seed spacing: 6″ or 15cm. Spacing between rows: 12″ or 3cm. Days to germination: 10-14. Days to maturity: 65-75.
Variety: 869
Heirloom
| Attributes | Heirloom, Open Pollinated |
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Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 12″-15″ or 30-37.5cm. Planting depth: 1/2″-1″ or 1.25-2.5cm. Seed spacing: 2″ or 5cm. Thinning height: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 6″-8″ or 15-20cm. Days to germination: 7-14 at 65°F/18°C
Variety: 818
You want a cheerful sunflower that works just as well in containers as it does in the garden. Santa Lucia Sunflower helps you grow soft yellow blooms on tidy plants that are easy to manage and perfect for cutting.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Pale yellow petals surrounding dark centers
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 4’-5’
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well drained, fertile
Moisture: Dry to moderate
Spacing: 12”-18” apart when plants are 1” tall
Variety: 999
You want cheerful, full blooms that bring instant joy to your garden and home. Sungold Tall Sunflower helps you grow fluffy, pompom-style flowers that shine in bouquets and make summer feel brighter.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Golden Yellow
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-10 days
Height: 5′-6′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist, well drained
Spacing: 6″-12″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide: Type: Annual. Height: 12″-15″ or 30-37.5cm. Planting Depth: 1/2″ or 1.25cm. Thinning height: 2″ or 5cm. Spacing after thinning: 8″-12″ or 20-30cm. Days to germination: 5-15
Variety: 835
You want elegant sunflowers that brighten your garden without overwhelming it. Moonshine Sunflower helps you grow soft yellow blooms on strong stems that fill vases, attract pollinators, and shine all summer long.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Pale yellow petals surrounding dark centers
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 6’-8’
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well drained, fertile
Moisture: Dry to moderate
Spacing: 12”-18” apart when plants are 3” tall
Variety: 999
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Planting guide: Type: Annual. Height: 6′ or 180cm. Planting depth: 1.5″ or 3.75cm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 2″ or 5cm. Spacing after thinning: 3″-6″ or 7.5-15cm. Days to germination: 10-20
Variety: 877
Want compact, colorful blooms that pack a punch? Lilliput Zinnias add charm and color to borders and bouquets, all while attracting butterflies to your garden.
Planting guide: Tpye: Annual. Height: 1′ or 30cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 6mm. Seed spcaing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 6″ or 15cm. Days to germination: 5-8
Variety: 906
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Planting guide: Type: annual. Height: 2′-3′ or 60-90cm. Planting depth: 1/8″ or 6mm. Seed spacing: 1″ or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 3″ or 7.5cm. Spacing after thinning: 18″ or 46cm. Days to germination: 5-8.
Variety: 900
Want a nostalgic garden favorite with vibrant, early-season blooms? Sweet William mixes charming colors and old-fashioned beauty, with blooms that often return year after year.
Planting guide: Type: Perennial. Height: 12”-18” or 30-46cm. Planting depth: 1/4” or 13mm. Seed spacing:1” or 2.5cm. Thinning height: 4” or 10cm. Spacing after thinning: 9” or 23cm. Days to germination: 8-10
Variety: 887
You want a sunflower that adds depth, drama, and pollinator appeal to your garden. Chocolate Cherry Sunflower guides you to tall, rich burgundy blooms that create stunning borders and unforgettable cut flowers.
Planting guide:
Bloom Color: Brownish Burgundy petals with dark brown center
Sow: Directly where plants will grow
Germinates: 7-14 days
Height: 6′-7.5′
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Normal, loamy
Moisture: Moist to moderate
Spacing: 12″-18″ apart when plants are 3″ tall
Variety: 999

