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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Yellow
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
About Goldy Honey Bear Sunflower Seeds
Helianthus annuus
5"–7" fully double, golden-yellow blooms. Centers are green until maturity when they turn brown.
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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34 reviews
- Emory M.Rated 3 out of 5 stars8/2/26Poor germination and apparently a tasty plant
I purchased a packet of seeds last year in July and was told i should wait to plant them the following year because of their slower growth. i kept the seed pack in the refrigerator and was excited to get these planted out this May and by far out of all of the sunflowers i planted (all seeds purchased last year) these had the worst performance, out of the 5 spots i seeded (each with 3 seeds) i had 3 seeds that germinated, 2 of which were eaten by Army worms. the sole survivor grew quite slowly compared to my other sunflowers and apparently was quite tasty to the stink bugs, when it did finally bloom it was shaded out so it was quite puny and sad looking. I just planted the remaining seeds in 3 spots and i have one sole germination and the seedling looks PITIFUL. Some of this was certainly on me and the growing conditions, but the low germination is quite sad. I’m going to buy another packet and try again because i love the look of these critters
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/4/26Hey Emory
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I'm really sorry to hear about the germination issues you experienced with your Goldy Honey Bear Sunflower Seeds, and it sounds like you had quite the battle with pests on top of that. That's definitely frustrating, especially after storing them carefully and being so excited to plant them this spring. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we're committed to ensuring your experience is positive. We really appreciate your willingness to give them another try because you love how they look. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻
- LyndaRated 2 out of 5 stars6/28/262 Stars
Out of the entire pack of seeds only one survived. The bunnies reslly like the taste of this variety. All my other variations of sunflowers are thriving.
- Melissa R.NY, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 4 out of 5 stars6/23/26Bearific
These are some of my favorites. Can't wait for them to bloom.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - JoRated 5 out of 5 stars4/25/265 Stars
Awesome!
- TanyaRated 5 out of 5 stars4/6/265 Stars
Arrived today and they included a free pack of lettuce seeds! Thank you!!