Description

Bring cheer to your garden with the Dwarf Elves Blend Sunflowers from Botanical Interests. This delightful mix includes both large and small classic sunflowers, along with multi-petaled pom-pom varieties, all in bright yellow and golden hues. Branching, drought-tolerant plants grow from 16″–24″ tall and bloom from summer to frost, attracting pollinators and making stunning bouquets. This blend is perfect for containers, small hedges, or a sunny addition to any garden. The edible flowers, with their bittersweet flavor, are also a beautiful and tasty garnish for salads and desserts!

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
Family: Asteraceae
Native: North America
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 16″–24″ tall
Variety Information: 4″–6″ wide bright yellow and golden, single and double flowers, some with dark centers.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sunflowers are senstive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: ¼”–½”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 6″–9″
Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 6″–9″

48 seeds.