Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Seeds – Classic Golden Blooms for Gardens

Bring timeless beauty to your garden with our Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Seeds. These premium seeds produce the classic, radiant golden blooms that have made sunflowers a beloved garden staple. Perfect for adding a cheerful focal point to garden beds, borders, and containers, these sunflowers also attract pollinators, enhancing the overall vibrancy of your outdoor space.

Key Features:

• Classic Golden Blooms: Yields traditional sunflowers with bright, golden-yellow petals.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds, supporting a thriving garden ecosystem.
• Robust Growth: Vigorous, fast-growing plants that flourish in full sun and well-drained soil.
• Versatile Application: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements.
• Easy to Grow: Simple to sow and maintain, making them suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

Product Details:

• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
• Plant Type: Annual
• Mature Height: Typically 5–10 feet, depending on the variety and growing conditions
• Light Requirements: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil adaptable to a range of soil types
• Germination Time: Approximately 7–10 days under optimal conditions
• Seed Freshness: Premium, newly harvested seeds

Planting Instructions:

1. Sowing: Directly sow seeds in prepared garden beds or containers after the last frost. Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep in well-draining soil.
2. Germination: Maintain consistent soil moisture and a temperature of 70–75°F (21–24°C). Expect seedlings to emerge within 7–10 days.
3. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart to ensure adequate room for growth and proper air circulation.
4. Transplanting: If starting indoors, gradually harden off seedlings before transplanting them outdoors once the risk of frost has passed.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist during dry spells; mature sunflowers are moderately drought tolerant.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer or organic compost every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to promote vigorous growth.
• Weed Control: Mulch around the plants to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and stabilize soil temperature.
• Staking: Provide support for taller varieties if necessary, especially in windy conditions.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a tidy appearance.