Goldy Honey Bear is a cheerful dwarf sunflower that brings golden warmth to gardens across hardiness zones 2 through 11. Growing 60 to 72 inches tall with an upright habit, this cultivar thrives in full sun and moderate water, making it accessible to gardeners at nearly every skill level. Plant it in spring after your last frost date, and you'll have a long-blooming companion that loves rich, slightly acidic to neutral soil (pH 6.0 to 7.5).
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
72in H x ?in W
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Golden blooms on sturdy, upright stems make Goldy Honey Bear a reliable performer in garden beds and cut-flower arrangements. Its height of 60 to 72 inches gives it presence without towering over neighboring plants, and its proven hardiness across zones 2 through 11 means you can grow it almost anywhere in North America. The variety germinates readily in temperatures between 50 and 75°F, rewarding even beginner gardeners with quick, satisfying results.
Goldy Honey Bear sunflowers are grown for their flowers rather than seeds or culinary uses. They excel as cut flowers, bringing vibrant color indoors and lasting well in arrangements. Garden beds, borders, and containers all benefit from their upright growth and golden blooms.
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Start seeds indoors 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots to minimize root disturbance, as sunflowers are sensitive to transplant shock. This method gives you a head start indoors while protecting the delicate root system.
Transplant seedlings outdoors 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or wait until 1 to 2 weeks after your last frost if direct sowing. Use biodegradable pots so you can plant the entire pot directly into the ground, avoiding the need to disturb roots at transplant time.
Direct sow outdoors 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil has warmed and frost danger has passed. Direct sowing is recommended for this variety and produces vigorous plants.
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