Grow our Dwarf Incredible Sunflower from freshly harvested Helianthus annuus seeds! The plants grow to a dwarf height of around 30 to 40 inches tall and will produce 6 to 8 inch, bright yellow blooms. The petals surround a golden center and will attract all sorts of beneficial insects to the garden.
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.
Dwarf Incredible Sunflowers make an excellent cut flower and are grate companions with the Dwarf Sunspot!
Quick Facts
- Type: Flower
- Color: Yellow
- Height: 30″ to 40″ 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 30 to 40 inches tall. Space your seeds about 6 to 12 inches apart from one another. The Incredible Dwarf Sunflower is an annual, branching variety, that produces bright yellow flowers. The stems are accented with spade shaped leaves.