Description
Experience the grandeur of Botanical Interests' Mammoth Sunflower Seeds! These towering sunflowers reach up to 12 feet tall and feature single stalks topped with massive 10″-12″ golden blooms with brown centers. Perfect for creating a striking garden screen, they’re easy to grow, drought-tolerant, and attract pollinators. Harvest their gray-striped seeds to enjoy as a nutritious snack or leave them for birds to feast on in the fall. Add edible, bittersweet petals to salads and appetizers for a sunny twist. Sow monthly for continuous blooms into autumn!
20 seeds.
Variety Info:
Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus (hybrid)
Family: Asteraceae
Native: North America
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' tall
Variety Information: 3″–6″ deep red flowers
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info:
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 18″–24″
Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 18″–24″