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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Flower Color
Yellow
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Dwarf Variety
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
About Sunflower
Helianthus annuus
6"–10" diameter; yellow petals with a golden brown center.
Planting Sunflower
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 6"–9"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Medium (12" - 24")
Planting Depth
¼"–½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼"–½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 6"–9" |
| Thinning | When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 6"–9" |
| 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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Total 5 star reviews: 18 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 6 Total 1 star reviews: 4
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29 reviews
- JannealVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1/14/26A Pollinator’s Fave
Not only are these easy to grow but the pollinators love them. I grow them in Jamaica - Zone 13 and they do well in partial shade as the heat can get crazy. I plant them all year round except for September- November which is our wet season.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests1/19/26Hey Janneal,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with our Sunspot Dwarf Sunflower Seeds! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that they're such a hit with the pollinators and that they're thriving in your Zone 13 Jamaica garden! It's so smart that you've figured out the perfect growing schedule around your wet season - growing them all year except September through November sounds like the perfect timing. We love that these beauties are doing well in partial shade too, especially with that intense heat you get. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing success with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- SKVerified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/31/25Great seeds!
Beautiful dwarf sunflowers that attracted pollinators and a spider. Great germination rate at 90%.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/4/25Hey SK,
Thank you so much for sharing yourbeautiful photo! We're absolutely thrilled to hear about that impressive 90% germination rate with your Sunspot Dwarf Sunflower Seeds - what excellent results! It's wonderful that these beautiful dwarf sunflowers are not only bringing you joy but also attracting all those important pollinators to your garden. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Cynthia R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/26/245 Stars
Purchased for next season. I want a shorter variety so these will do nicely.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate - E W W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars8/24/245 Stars
If you want huge flowers on a small plant then try Botanical Interests Sunspot Dwarf Sunflower Seeds. Plants grow to about 16 to 20 inches tall and produce a flower that easily grows to 7+ inches across. Get some!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Heidi G.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/31/245 Stars
Seeds always germinate! Flowers look great! Thank you!