90 - 110 days. Growing 5 Varieties sunflower seeds is the easiest and most economical way to bring bold, vibrant, and diverse pairings of color at a discounted price. 5 Varieties seeds are available for bundle savings with 5 individually packaged varieties of some of the most popular sunflowers including Velvet Queen, Sunspot, Autumn Beauty, Teddy Bear, and Mammoth. 5 Varieties seeds include some of the hardiest and most drought tolerant sunflowers ranging from 2 – 12' tall with brilliant 8 – 12” heads bursting of spectacular color. 5 Varieties seeds are ideal for showcasing varied blooming along the back of a garden, fence, or any wide open spaces all summer long.
Sunflower Garden Seeds - 5 Pack
- Taxonomy: Helianthus annuus
- Seed Type: Annual
- Sow Indoors or Outdoors: 5 Varieties sunflowers grow so vigorously that there is little reason to start seeds indoors. Sow directly after final frost in a sunny spot at the north end of the garden and shelter from strong winds. Young plants may need staking, but will branch into vigorous garden performers. 5 Varieties seeds will take 7 – 21 days for germination.
- Days to Maturity: Varies based on individual packaged variety, but average maturation is 90 - 110 days
- Hardiness Zone: 2 - 10
- Planting Depth: Plant 2 – 3 seeds ½" deep
- Plant Spacing: 18 - 24”
- Growth Habit: 5 different varieties ranging from 24 – 144” tall with various 8 – 12” heads
- Soil Preference: Average, loamy, well-drained
- Diseases/Pests/Troubleshooting: Always plant tall sunflowers at the north end of a garden because it will not take long for plants to overshadow a poorly planned garden. Adjust staking and wind protection as 5 Varieties sunflowers mature. Plants are heat and drought tolerant, but susceptible to mold and mildew in poorly-drained soil. Monitor regularly for foliage-eating caterpillars and beetles, but 5 Varieties sunflowers have no serious pests or diseases.
- Color: Mix of 5 unique and distinct colors of bicolored sunflowers including golden yellow, fiery red sunburst, smokey chocolate, deep mahogany, soft peach, all of which are petaled around their own dark and heavily-seeded centers.
5 Varieties sunflowers are packaged individually by variety, but still follow the same general growing instructions. Sunflowers grow so vigorously that there is little reason to start seeds indoors. Sow 5 Varieties seeds directly after final frost in a sunny spot at the north end of the garden and shelter from strong winds. Young sunflowers may need staking, but will branch into vigorous garden performers. 5 Varieties will take 7 – 21 days for germination. Plant 2 – 3 seeds 1⁄2” deep and 18 – 24” apart in average, loamy, and well-drained soil in full sun. Always plant tall sunflowers at the north end of a garden because it will not take long for it to overshadow a poorly planned garden. Adjust staking and wind protection as 5 Varieties sunflowers mature. Plants are heat and drought tolerant, but susceptible to mold and mildew in poorly-drained soil. Monitor regularly for foliage-eating caterpillars and beetles, but 5 Varieties sunflowers have no serious pests or diseases. 5 Varieties sunflowers will generally all mature within in 90 - 110 days with various mature plants ranging from 24 – 144” tall with an assortment of 8 – 12” heads.
Helianthus annuus is native to the prairies, plains, and meadows of western North America including temperate regions of Canada and Mexico. Many Native American tribes traditionally would plant sunflowers on the north end of their gardens as the "fourth sister" to their “three sisters” staple crops of corn, beans, and squash.
A common misconception about flowering Helianthus annuus heads is that they track the sun across the sky. Immature sunflower buds will exhibit this tendency, while mature heads are fixed throughout the day, generally facing an eastern direction. The leaves and foliage, however, will lean towards the sun for full light advantage.