Sunflowers, Mixed Yellow Blend
2021 was officially the “Year of the Sunflower” according to the Canadian Farmer’s Almanac and National Garden Bureau, so there’s never been a better time to add these tall stately beauties to your home or cottage garden.
Sunflowers are heliotropic, which means that they turn their head to follow the sun, but as the heads become heavy with age they will rest facing East. They are native to North America and first grown as a crop by Indigenous tribes over 4,500 years ago.
The largest sunflower varieties can grow to over 16 feet in height, while other smaller varieties might only grow 1-2 feet high. The flower heads can reach over 12 inches in diameter with plenty of seeds to harvest and eat, or save them to make your own birdseed.
Sunflowers are annuals and should be planted after the last frost date in the sunniest place in your garden. Sunflowers, as the name suggests, need a lot of sun and warmth in order to grow full size.
For a beautiful garden pairing, plant Sunflowers alongside Lavender, Zinnias, and Powderpuff Asters.
Pack of 25 seeds, mixed varieties, colours and sizes.
Blooming period: Late summer / early fall
Plant Height: 6 feet
Plant Spread: 1-2 feet
Plant Spacing: 18-24" apart
Planting Depth: Sow seeds 1" deepFull Sun
Plant in SpringSoil Moisture: Medium
Annual
Difficulty: Easy
Untreated, non GMO, open pollinated, pesticide-free
Important Note
Seeds are packaged by volume and therefore all seed counts should be deemed approximate.