Goldie is a feathery F1 hybrid sunflower that transforms gardens into spots of pure sunshine with its large, fuzzy double flowers in bright yellow. Reaching 60 to 72 inches tall and maturing in 70 to 79 days, this ornamental annual thrives in hardiness zones 2 through 11 and delivers the visual impact of pompoms of light. It grows from seed quickly and reliably, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who want dramatic height and distinctive texture without fussy care.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
72in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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Goldie's defining trait is its feathery double flowers, which look more like pompoms of sunlight than traditional sunflower blooms. The petals are densely layered and fuzzy rather than flat, creating a textured, almost cloud-like appearance that catches the eye from across the garden. Its hybrid vigor means reliable germination and strong growth; paired with its robust size and rapid timeline, Goldie delivers big visual payoff in a single season.
Goldie is grown as an ornamental flower, prized for cut arrangements and garden display. Its large, textured blooms and substantial height make it excellent for creating bold focal points in beds, borders, or cottage gardens. The fuzzy double flowers hold their form well when cut, extending the enjoyment indoors.
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Direct sow Goldie seeds into weed-free, prepared soil once soil temperatures reach 50 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant seeds at the appropriate depth and thin seedlings to recommended spacing as they emerge.
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“Goldie is a modern F1 hybrid developed for ornamental gardening. As a hybrid, it combines specific parent varieties to achieve its distinctive feathery double-flower form, a trait that would not breed true from seed. Hybrid sunflowers like Goldie represent decades of selective breeding aimed at expanding sunflower diversity beyond the familiar single-faced agricultural varieties that dominated the 20th century.”