Description
Dorado Sunflower Seeds 6170.
Brilliant Golden-Yellow Single-Stem Blooms for Summer Borders and Cut Bouquets.
Dorado Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) brings a true golden harvest to your garden with its brilliant, radiant yellow blossoms held atop strong, single stems. Growing to an ideal height of 120 cm (4′), this hybrid variety is specially bred for exceptional garden stability and uniform flower formation. Its clean, classic profile and vibrant golden petals make it an outstanding centerpiece for sunny garden beds, cut-flower gardens, and fresh summer bouquets.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6170
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Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus ‘Dorado’
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Type: Hybrid Single-Stem Annual
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Height: 120 cm (4′)
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Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained soil
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Germination: 7–10 days at 21°C
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Seed Depth: 6–12 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 15 seeds per packet
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Dorado Sunflower is easy to cultivate, whether direct-sown into warm spring garden soil or started early in plantable pots.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors in late May once soil has warmed thoroughly. Select a full-sun location with well-draining soil. Sow seeds 6 to 12 mm deep and 7.5 to 10 cm apart. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30 to 45 cm apart to give plants ample room to develop strong, sturdy stems.
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Indoor Sowing: For earlier summer blooms, sow seeds indoors 2 to 3 weeks before the last expected spring frost. Use plantable peat pots or Jiffy 7s to prevent root disturbance during transplanting. Maintain a temperature of 21°C for the 7 to 10 day germination period. Harden off seedlings carefully before planting out in full sun.
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Garden Care & Nutrition: Keep soil evenly moist throughout the growing season. Feed plants twice during the season with a granular 15-5-15 fertilizer (or equivalent balanced plant food) to encourage thick, wind-resistant stems and large, vivid flowers.
Why Dorado Sunflower Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want brilliant, gold-standard yellow sunflowers on manageable, sturdy 120 cm stems, Dorado is an exceptional hybrid choice. Its uniform single-stem habit, vibrant golden coloration, and reliable garden performance make it a must-have annual for Canadian landscapes and home bouquet arrangements.
