Paquito Yellow and Red Sunflower is a truly dwarf, branching sunflower that brings bold mahogany and canary-yellow petals to gardens across hardiness zones 2-11. Reaching just 20 inches tall and spreading 24 inches wide, these compact plants flower in 60-75 days and are bursting with pollinators drawn to their vibrant color. From containers to garden borders, Paquito delivers outsized personality in a perfectly proportioned package that suits any space.
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Moderate
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The mahogany-and-yellow bicolor petals create a striking visual impact that smaller sunflower varieties rarely achieve. At just 20 inches tall with a branching habit, Paquito produces multiple flower heads per plant rather than a single dominant bloom, extending the color show throughout summer. The compact, bushy form and proven container performance make it one of the few dwarf sunflowers that doesn't sacrifice drama for size.
These sunflowers are grown primarily as ornamental plants, valued for their dramatic two-tone petals and pollinator-attracting blooms. Their compact branching habit and prolific flowering make them excellent choices for cutting gardens, as they produce multiple stems suitable for fresh arrangements. The dwarf stature positions them as reliable performers in container gardening and front-of-border plantings where taller varieties would dominate.
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Direct sow seeds into the garden after frost danger has passed, when soil temperature reaches 50-75°F. Plant seeds at the proper depth and space them 8 inches apart. Seeds will sprout in 7-10 days under ideal conditions.
For cut flowers, harvest stems in the early morning once blooms are fully open, cutting just above a leaf node to encourage continued branching and secondary flowering. Blooms typically reach peak form around 60-75 days from sowing. Leave some flowers unharvested to provide ongoing pollinator support throughout the summer season.
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