Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Red
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
About Evening Sun Sunflower Seeds
Helianthus annuus
4"–6" wide flowers in red, orange, and burgundy with dark centers
Planting Sunflower
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18"–24"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"–½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼"–½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18"–24" |
| Thinning | When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 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. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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23 reviews
- Christine C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/8/26First timer- fantastic blooms!
As a very beginner gardener, I was so happy to see the blooms on this sunflower! Extraordinary color, very vigorous, branches like crazy but is very manageable in height! I will definitely be planting more of these next year. Only one of the plants made it, but it’s probably because I’m a beginner. Even though I have only 1 plant, there are dozens of flowers.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests7/9/26Hey Christine,
We're stoked to hear about your fantastic first-time sunflower growing experience with the Evening Sun Sunflower Seeds! Dozens of flowers from just one plant is incredible! Don't worry about being a beginner, you're clearly doing something right to get such amazing results. There's nothing better than seeing those beautiful blooms and knowing you'll be growing even more next year! Thanks for sharing your sunflower growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- MaureenRated 5 out of 5 stars5/13/265 Stars
Excellent seeds.
- MarieRated 5 out of 5 stars4/21/265 Stars
I absolutely love the hombre and can’t wait to see how nice and big they get and once they boom to have some cut flowers!
- AdamRated 5 out of 5 stars3/27/265 Stars
Excellent! Thank you.
- Brianna G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/26/25Easy and stunning
Sunflowers are the best addition to any yard. Evening Sun is my favorite sunflower by far. My neighbors stop to look at these. They are so beautiful and the bees love them.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/26/25Hey Brianna,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with our Evening Sun Sunflower Seeds! We absolutely love hearing that they're your favorite sunflower variety and that they're such a showstopper in your yard - neighbors stopping to admire them is the ultimate compliment! It's so heartwarming to know they're not only bringing you joy but also providing for the bees too. Evening Sun really does have that special combination of stunning beauty and pollinator appeal that makes them such a garden favorite. Keep on growing 🌻️