Heirloom Beauties Sunflower is a tall, commanding annual that reaches 60 to 96 inches at maturity, delivering the classic sunflower experience that has captivated gardeners for generations. This heirloom variety thrives in full sun and produces flowers on stems 5 to 7 inches wide, creating dramatic vertical interest in gardens and stunning cut arrangements. Sow seeds directly outdoors one to two weeks after your last frost date, or start them indoors in biodegradable pots four to six weeks earlier to avoid root disturbance. The variety's heirloom status speaks to its proven reliability and the care with which gardeners have preserved it across seasons and generations.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
96in H x 7in W
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Standing tall as a true heirloom, this sunflower demands full sun and repays that investment with impressive height that makes it a natural focal point in any garden. The stems are substantial enough to support large flower heads while remaining graceful enough for cutting. Starting seeds in biodegradable pots prevents the root shock that sunflowers dislike, giving you a head start on the season without setting back transplants.
Heirloom Beauties Sunflowers are grown primarily for their ornamental value, producing large, cheerful flower heads that brighten gardens throughout summer and early fall. The tall stems make them excellent for cut flowers, bringing that sunny disposition indoors to flower arrangements and displays. Many gardeners also save seeds from mature plants, continuing the heirloom tradition that has kept this variety alive.
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Start seeds indoors two to four weeks before your average last frost date. Sow in biodegradable pots filled with seed-starting mix, planting seeds one-quarter to one-half inch deep. Keep soil warm and consistently moist until germination. Biodegradable containers are essential for sunflowers because they are sensitive to root disturbance; these pots can be planted directly into the ground without transplanting, minimizing shock.
Transplant hardened-off seedlings into the garden two to four weeks before your average last frost date, or after all danger of frost has passed. Plant directly in the ground, pot and all, placing the biodegradable container just below soil level. Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart to allow each stem adequate room for development.
Sow seeds directly outdoors one to two weeks after your average last frost date, when soil has warmed slightly. Plant seeds one-quarter to one-half inch deep, spacing them 18 to 24 inches apart or closer if you plan to thin seedlings later.
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