Sunflower Seeds, Mixed Colors – Non-GMO Heirloom

from classic golden yellow to deep russet and bicolor blooms. They are fast, easy, and endlessly cheerful, filling a border or a cutting patch with sunshine and pollinators from summer into fall. Who it's for Perfect for beginners, families, and cut-flower lovers who want variety. A single packet gives you a mix of sunflowers to enjoy in the garden and the vase, and the quick, dramatic growth makes them a joy to grow with kids. How & when to plant Sow the seeds directly after your last frost, once the soil is warm, planting them about an inch deep in full sun. They germinate quickly, in about 7 to 10 days. Space plants about 6 to 18 inches apart, giving the taller types more room and a spot sheltered from strong wind. See our Sunflower growing guide for more. Growing & care Sunflowers could hardly be easier. Give them full sun and regular water while establishing, then let them grow. Stake the tall varieties in windy gardens, and enjoy the show as different heights and colors open across the patch. They tolerate heat well and need little feeding. Harvest For cut flowers, snip the stems just as the blooms open, in the morning for the longest vase life. To save seed or feed the birds, let some heads mature until the backs turn brown, then dry them and rub the seeds free. Leaving a few heads standing feeds birds through winter. Benefits & uses A sunflower mix gives you the best of everything: armfuls of cut flowers in a range of colors, seeds for snacking or for the birds, and a steady buzz of bees and butterflies while the plants bloom. It is one of the most rewarding, joyful things you can sow. Why gardeners choose our sunflower mix Our sunflower mix seed is heirloom, non-GMO, and untreated, chosen for strong germination and packed fresh by a licensed seed dealer based in the USA. Plant it once and save seed from your favorites year after year. Choose the pack size that fits your garden and get sowing.