About This

• WHAT ARE SUNSPOT DWARF SUNFLOWER SEEDS? This 2-pack contains 300 seeds total, with 150 seeds per envelope. Sunspot is a compact dwarf sunflower (Helianthus annuus) producing giant 8–10 in. golden blooms on 2–3 ft. plants. It is open-pollinated, non-GMO, and suited to containers, borders, and pollinator gardens across USDA Zones 2–11.
• WHAT DO THE FLOWERS LOOK LIKE? Sunspot produces single golden-yellow flowers 8–10 in. across with a broad dark seed center. A ring of ray petals creates a classic open sunflower face that draws the eye in beds, borders, and patio pots.
• WHAT GROWING CONDITIONS DOES SUNSPOT NEED? It thrives in full sun and well-drained, average to fertile soil at neutral pH. It is heat-loving and moderately drought tolerant once established. Water regularly until established, then as needed, and space plants for airflow.
• HOW LONG UNTIL IT BLOOMS? Expect flowers 75 to 90 days from sowing, in mid to late summer when direct sown in spring after the last frost. Succession sow every 2–3 weeks from spring through midsummer to extend the blooming period and keep color coming through the season.
• HOW TALL AND WIDE DOES IT GROW? Sunspot grows 2–3 ft. tall with a compact habit suited to containers, borders, and small-space gardens. Its short, sturdy stalk supports large blooms, with staking recommended only in windy sites.
• DOES IT ATTRACT WILDLIFE? Yes. The open single face draws bees and butterflies through summer, and ripening seed heads then attract seed-eating birds, extending garden wildlife value into fall. It is a natural fit for pollinator-friendly planting designs.
• IS IT AN ANNUAL OR A PERENNIAL? Sunspot is a warm-season annual grown across USDA Zones 2–11. Direct sow after the last spring frost for summer blooms. Plants complete their life cycle in one growing season and can be sown again the following spring.
• HOW DO I PLANT THE SEEDS? Sow seeds ½–1 in. deep outdoors after the last spring frost, then thin seedlings to 12 in. apart. Seeds germinate in 7–14 days at 70–75°F. Sunspot can also be started indoors for later transplanting.
• CAN I SAVE SEEDS FROM MATURE HEADS? Yes. Mature Sunspot seed heads can be left to ripen for seed saving, bird feed, or harvesting edible seeds. Sunspot is an open-pollinated, non-GMO variety.
• WHERE IS THE BEST PLACE TO GROW IT? These dwarf sunflower seeds thrive in large pots and patio planters. Sunspot also suits bed fronts, cutting gardens, and children's gardens where a fast, rewarding bloom is the goal.

Overview

• Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
• Brand : HOME GROWN
• Material Feature : GMO Free, Open-Pollinated
• Color : Yellow with Dark Center
• Special Feature : Attracts Pollinators, Container Friendly, Cut Flowers, Easy to Grow, Edible Seeds
• Expected Blooming Period : Spring to Summer
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 1 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Spring to Midsummer
• Product Care Instructions : Annual: sow after frost for summer bloom. Thin seedlings for sturdy stalks; succession sow for a longer show Annual: sow after frost for summer bloom. Thin seedlings for sturdy stalks; succession sow for a longer show