Sunshine Field Mix Sunflower Seeds - Open-Pollinated Blend

hand-curated blend of nine open-pollinated sunflower varieties chosen for range, from towering Mammoth Greystripe heads that stand shoulder-high to compact Teddy Bear blooms, rich burgundy Autumn Beauty, pale Lemon Queen, and the deep-hued Midnight Rouge. Together they fill a row or a whole bed with color from mid-summer straight through first frost. Every variety in this mix is open-pollinated. That means you can save seeds from the plants you love, replant them next season, but nearby varieties can cross-pollinate. Isolate varieties or control pollination if you want saved seed to stay true to type. A single packet of seeds becomes a self-sustaining garden tradition. Grown and selected for Kansas conditions, full sun, heat, and wind, these varieties are resilient growers that reward low-maintenance gardening. They draw pollinators hard all season, make excellent cut flowers, and the oil-type Peredovik variety provides a natural seed source for songbirds in fall. What's in the mix, open-pollinated varieties Mammoth Greystripe , Classic giant, 10–12 ft tall, heavy seed heads Autumn Beauty , Deep burgundy-red petals, striking and unusual Velvet Queen , Warm orange-red with a dark center Lemon Queen , Soft pale yellow, exceptional pollinator magnet Evening Sun , Multicolor mix of gold, bronze, and mahogany Midnight Rouge , Near-black petals with gold tips, conversation piece Teddy Bear , Fluffy double-petal, compact 2–3 ft, great for borders Dwarf Sunspot , Short-statured, large 10-inch heads on 2 ft plants Peredovik , Russian oilseed type, high-fat seeds loved by birds Growing notes Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 50F. Kansas gardeners: sow mid-April through early June. Plant 1 inch deep, 6–12 inches apart in full sun. Thin to 12–18 inches for largest heads. Drought tolerant once established, water deeply but infrequently. No fertilizer needed in average garden soil; excess nitrogen pushes foliage over flowers. Sunflowers are allelopathic, they suppress nearby plant growth. Plant them at the edge of beds or in a dedicated row, not mixed into vegetable gardens. All varieties are open-pollinated. Dry seed heads fully on the stalk before cutting, then store in a cool dry place. Your best plants become next year's seeds. Related Products Looking for a statement piece in your garden? Mammoth Sunflower Seeds are also available individually for gardeners who want a dedicated stand of the giant greystripe variety. Growing Guide: How to Grow Sunflowers in Kansas: A Zone 6b Guide - planting dates, spacing, watering, and harvest tips for Zone 6b.