Description
Sunspot Dwarf Sunflower Seeds 6145.
Enormous Golden Flower Heads on Compact, Container-Friendly Stems.
Sunspot Dwarf Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a fascinating living contradiction—producing massive flower heads measuring up to 25 cm in diameter on sturdy, compact plants that reach just 60 cm in height! Featuring brilliant, sunny-yellow petals around a deep golden-yellow central disc, this open-pollinated dwarf variety offers all the grand scale of traditional sunflowers without taking up high-reaching garden space. Thanks to its sturdy, wind-resistant habit, Sunspot is an ideal choice for patio containers, window boxes, child-friendly gardening projects, and front-of-border plantings.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6145
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Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus ‘Sunspot’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Dwarf Annual
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Height: 60 cm
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Flower Size: Approx. 25 cm diameter
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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: 5–10 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 (15 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Sunspot Dwarf Sunflower is exceptionally easy to grow, whether direct-sown into warm outdoor soil or started early in 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 site 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 the broad flower heads room to open fully.
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Indoor Sowing: For an earlier display, start seeds indoors 2 to 3 weeks before your last expected spring frost using plantable peat pots or Jiffy 7s to prevent root shock during transplanting. Maintain a temperature of 21°C for the 5 to 10 day germination period. Harden off seedlings before planting out into full sun or patio containers.
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Garden & Container Care: Keep soil consistently 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, sturdy stems capable of supporting the massive blooms.
Why Sunspot Dwarf Sunflower Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you love colossal sunflower blooms but have limited space or windy conditions, Sunspot is the perfect dwarf solution. Its unique low-growing habit, giant golden heads, and versatility in pots and borders make it a charming, high-impact favourite for Canadian gardeners of all ages.
