Mini Sunflower Seeds

The container-friendly variety produces plenty of golden orange petals surrounding a black disk.  Compact branching plants loaded with yellow flowers that are great in containers.

Product Description:

• Scientific name: Helianthus annuus
• Flower Color: Yellow
• Life Cycle: Perennial variety. Well-grown plants can produce over 100 blooms.
• Plant Height: 20-30 inches
• Number of Mini Sunflower Seeds: 25
• Germination Rate: 80%

Mini Sunflower Growing and Care

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun
• Sowing: Sunflower seeds can be directly sown into the soil outdoors. Seeds can also be started indoors in pots or cell packs. Sow seeds about 6 inches apart. Seedlings will emerge in 5-7 days.
• Soil: Well-drained soil with a good amount of organic matter.
• Watering: Keep the soil moist. Once the sunflower plant is established, it can tolerate drought.
• Fertilizer: Fertilizer is not needed unless the soil is poor. Never over-fertilize sunflowers.

Miniature Sunflower Uses:

• This variety is excellent for cutting and you can harvest plenty of cut flowers.
• Sunflowers are a great companion plant in vegetable gardens. They can be used to accompany corn, beans, squash, pumpkin, gourds, cucumber, etc. birds
• Use them to attract birds, bees, and butterflies.