Plant some Earthwalker Sunflowers this year for an array of rustic bronze flowers. These plants are a wonderful addition to your garden that will attract all sorts of pollinators. The plants themselves grow to a mature height of about 5 to 7 feet tall and will produce 6 to 8 inch flowers.
Grown as an annual flowering plant, sunflowers will grow quickly from seed, flourish during the Summer months and later wilt with the cooler temperatures in the Autumn season. The flower heads will leave behind rows and rows of seeds to be plucked for next years planting season! That is… if the squirrels don’t get to them first.
Earthwalker Sunflowers make an excellent cut flower and are grate companions with Cherry Rose, Red Sun, Velvet Queen, Lemon Queen, Italian White and more!
Quick Facts
- Type: Flower
- Color: Orange / Bronze
- Height: 5′ to 7′ Tall
- Width: 18″ Spread
- Season: Annual
- Zones: All
- Environment: Full sun
Sowing The Seed
Sunflowers are not particularly fond of being transplanted, but if started indoors, sow in peat pots, 6 to 8 weeks prior to the last frost. Sow at a depth of 1/2” under topsoil. Transplant entire pots into the garden, or direct sow when the weather is warm and all danger of frost has passed. Stakes may be necessary to support your Sunflowers, only until the stems become strong enough to stand on their own.
Growing Conditions
Sunflowers grow long taproots and may rot if the roots become waterlogged. It is recommended to check your sowing area for hard, compacted soil prior to sowing. Renew any hard, compacted soil with a mixture of compost. Sunflowers will enjoy an area of full sunlight for the majority of the day and should be watered daily so that the soil is kept moist until germination has occurred.
Germination & Growth
Your sunflower seeds will begin to germinate within 7 to 10 days after sowing. The plants will grow to a mature height of 4 to 6 feet tall. Space your seeds about 6 to 12 inches apart from one another. Earthwalker Sunflower is an annual, branching variety, that produces bronzy colored flowers. The stems are accented with spade shaped leaves.