Sunflowers

Autumn Beauty

Tall 1.5m (5') plants are literally covered with 13cm (5") blooms. Some plants have as many as twenty blooms or more. Autumn Beauty is a very showy mixture of colours including golden yellow, bronze, brown, and burgundy. Very easy to grow! Sow directly in the garden.

FL3262 A (2g) approximately 90 seeds
FL3262 B (10g) approximately 450 seeds
FL3262 C (25g) approximately 1125 seeds
FL3262 D (100g) approximately 4500 seeds

Dwarf Sunspot

Single, enormous flowers up to 30cm (12") across on very short stems. Dwarf Sunspot rarely grows taller than 60cm (2') tall. Dwarf Sunspot makes a very striking container plant, but will require regular feeding. Long lasting flowers produce copious seeds for the birds.

FL3274 A (1g) approximately 20 seeds
FL3274 B (5g) approximately 100 seeds
FL3274 C (25g) approximately 500 seeds
FL3274 D (100g) approximately 2000 seeds

Dwarf Yellow Spray

The unopened flower buds of this variety can be sauteed in butter or margarine for a delicious side dish that tastes a bit like artichokes. Plants are short with dense, bushy growth and freely brancing stems and many flowers. Dwarf Yellow Spray only grows 45-60cm (18-24") tall, and it's so dense that it makes an excellent hedge. A very good choice for florists and home gardeners alike.

FL3256 A (1g) approximately 27 seeds
FL3256 B (5g) approximately 135 seeds
FL3256 C (25g) approximately 675 seeds

Giganteus

The giant among sunflowers, with towering stems up to 3.6m (12') tall, as thick as a man's leg. At the top grows a monumental flower head up to 45cm (18") across, heavy with edible seeds. The seed heads tend to nod forward at maturity, facing down. Be sure to get the seeds planted early so the seed heads can mature before the wet weather arrives in September.

FL3275 A (2g) approximately 20 seeds
FL3275 B (5g) approximately 50 seeds
FL3275 C (25g) approximately 250 seeds
FL3275 D (100g) approximately 1000 seeds
FL3275 E (500g) approximately 5000 seeds
FL3275 F (5kg) approximately 50000 seeds
 

Giganteus Organic

CERTIFIED ORGANIC! The giant among sunflowers, with towering stems up to 3.6m (12') tall, as thick as a man's leg. At the top grows a monumental flower head up to 45cm (18") across, heavy with edible seeds. The seed heads tend to nod forward at maturity, facing down. Be sure to get the seeds plnated early so the seed heads can mature before the wet weather arrives in September.

FL3276 A (2g) approximately 20 seeds
FL3276 B (5g) approximately 50 seeds
FL3276 C (10g) approximately 100 seeds
FL3276 D (100g) approximately 1000 seeds
FL3276 E (1kg) approximately 10000 seeds

Grey Stripe Confectionary

Hardy Annual (HA)
The name Grey Stripe Confectionery refers to the seeds this giant plant produces, and they are very good for snacking. Plants average 2.7m (9’) tall, but the flowers can grow 30-38cm (12-15”) across. This is an excellent choice for edible seeds.

FL3277 A (1g) approximately 10 seeds
FL3277 B (5g) approximately 50 seeds
FL3277 C (25g) approximately 250 seeds
FL3277 D (100g) approximately 1000 seeds

Irish Eyes

irish Eyes sunflowers stay compact and small at only 50cm (20") tall, so they're perfect for containers, for cut flowers, or for planting en masse for a really nice sunflower field effect on a miniature scale. So named for the bright green centres the flowers start with before forming small seeds that the birds will enjoy.

FL3229 A (1g) approximately 51 seeds
FL3229 B (2g) approximately 102 seeds
FL3229 C (5g) approximately 255 seeds
FL3229 D (10g) approximately 510 seeds
FL3229 E (25g) approximately 1275 seeds

Jerusalem Gold Organic

This unique CERTIFIED ORGANIC hybrid sunflower is very uniform with big flat discs on strong stems for excellent cut flowers. Jerusalem Gold sunflowers also produce good sized black seeds. The plants are about 1.6 meters (5.5') tall with - usually - only one flower each.

We regret that Jerusalem Gold will not be available for 2013 due to a crop failure. We hope to carry it for 2014.

Lemon Queen Organic

Annual
Certified organic! This tall branching plant is covered with lemon yellow sunflowers for wonderful bouquets and a fine show in the garden. Height: 210cm (82").

FL3255 A (1g) approximately 26 seeds
FL3255 B (5g) approximately 130 seeds
FL3255 C (10g) approximately 260 seeds

Mexican Torch

Not technically a sunflower, Tithonia rotundifolia - Mexican Torch flower - certainly grows like one. Large, bright orange flowers appear atop massive plants that grow to 1.8m (6’) in just a few months. Tithonia does not produce edible flowers. Hardy Annual (HA).

FL3266 A (1g) approximately 90 seeds
FL3266 B (5g) approximately 450 seeds
FL3266 C (25g) approximately 2250 seeds
FL3266 D (100g) approximately 9000 seeds

Music Box

Vivid hues of bronze, brown, mahogany and creamy bicolours swirl around dark centers. Stunning! These uniform dwarf sunflowers branch well and are perfect in pots on the patio or balcony or use in borders! Plants produce showy 4-5" sunflowers in a beautiful range of colours.

FL3267 A (1g) approximately 64 seeds
FL3267 B (2g) approximately 128 seeds
FL3267 C (5g) approximately 320 seeds
FL3267 D (10g) approximately 640 seeds
FL3267 E (25g) approximately 1600 seeds

Original Sun

Original Sun sunflower is the forebearer to all modern sunflower varieties. It is the original Helianthus annuus as it would have appeared prior to domestication by indigenous peoples in the Americas some 4000 years ago. Height to 3m (10'), with multiple branches of small, ray-like flowers that produce tiny, grain-like seeds.

FL3278 A (1g) approximately 135 seeds
FL3278 B (5g) approximately 675 seeds
FL3278 C (25g) approximately 3375 seeds
FL3278 D (100g) approximately 13500 seeds
FL3278 E (500g) approximately 67500 seeds

Peredovik

Annual
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! This Russian cultivar produces the black oil seed used for making sunflower oil and is the very top choice for feeding birds. Plants average one big head with few side branches. The birds will tell you when they are ripe! Black oil sunflower seeds for organic growing. Height to 1m (3').

FL3265 A (5g) approximately 115 seeds
FL3265 B (25g) approximately 575 seeds
FL3265 C (100g) approximately 2300 seeds
FL3265 D (500g) approximately 111500 seeds
FL3265 E (1kg) approximately 23000 seeds
FL3265 F (5kg) approximately 115000 seeds
FL3265 S (22 lb sack) approximately 229724 seeds
 

Russian Mammoth Organic

CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Russian Mammoth HEIRLOOM sunflowers mature a little later in summer, but grow to an impressive 3m (10') tall, with heavy heads that average 50cm (20") in diameter. Plants benefit from staking as the heads get BIG. The seeds are large and edible.

FL3228 A (2g) approximately 24 seeds
FL3228 B (5g) approximately 60 seeds
FL3228 C (25g) approximately 300 seeds
FL3228 D (125g) approximately 1500 seeds
FL3228 E (500g) approximately 6000 seeds

Solar Power

Hardy Annual (HA)
Striking bi-coloured petals are mahogany with bright yellow tips around a dark brown centre for amazing contrast on 1.7m (5.5’) tall plants. Solar Power is a very colourful variety, and looks great in grouped plantings.

FL3254 A (1g) approximately 22 seeds
FL3254 B (5g) approximately 110 seeds
FL3254 C (25g) approximately 550 seeds

Sunflower Tall Blend

With so many to choose from and only so much space in the garden, a blend of the tall sunflowers will allow you to enjoy a mixed planting. This package combines Velvet Queen, Giant Sun King, Italian White, and Autumn Beauty to brighten up the back of the garden. All plants in this collection will grow to 1.6-2m (5-6').

FL3257 A (1.5g) approximately 90 seeds
FL3257 B (5g) approximately 300 seeds
FL3257 C (25g) approximately 1500 seeds

Sunflower Short Blend

This selection of our loveliest short-growing sunflowers allows you to try more than one variety. Ideal for small city gardeners, they can also be grown in containers. Selection includes Teddy Bear, Music Box and Sunspot. Plant and enjoy all these happy sunflowers. This selection grows to only about 1m (3').

FL3258 A (1g) approximately 35 seeds
FL3258 B (5g) approximately 175 seeds
FL3258 C (25g) approximately 875 seeds

Taiyo Organic

Hardy Annual (HA)
A Certified Organic Japanese variety with enormous, single 20-30cm (8-12”) wide flowers on sturdy stems that grow to 3m (10’) tall. Rich yellow petals surround Taiyo’s dark chocolate centre. Fantastic in large plantings. Wonderful cut flowers.

FL3264 A (1g) approximately 20 seeds
FL3264 B (5g) approximately 100 seeds
FL3264 C (25g) approximately 500 seeds
FL3264 D (100g) approximately 2000 seeds

Teddy Bear

Annual

Tiffany

Tiffany sunfower produces what is perhaps the finest professional quality sunflower for florists and market tables. Very short, bright orange petals surround perfectly round, almost black disc centres for wonderful contrast. Plants grow to 1.8m (6') tall.

FL3249 A (1g) approximately 22 seeds
FL3249 B (5g) approximately 110 seeds
FL3249 C (25g) approximately 550 seeds

Titan

In just 110 days from direct sowing, this HEIRLOOM grows 3.6m (12') tall. Its 60cm (24") flowers produce delicious and nutritious sunflower seeds, or they can be dried and hung in the garden as a natural bird feeder. One of the tallest sunflower varieties available.

FL3268 A (2g) approximately 22 seeds
FL3268 B (5g) approximately 55 seeds
FL3268 C (10g) approximately 110 seeds
FL3268 D (100g) approximately 1100 seeds

Velvet Queen

Annual

FL3253 A (2g) approximately 76 seeds
FL3253 B (5g) approximately 190 seeds
FL3253 C (25g) approximately 950 seeds
FL3253 D (125g) approximately 4750 seeds

Zohar Organic

Hardy Annual (HA)
Certified organic! Rich orange petals surround a dark brown centre on these 10-15cm (4-6”) wide, pollenless flowers. Single flowers are borne on sturdy stems to a height of 1.5m (5’), making them superb for florists and market growers.

FL3252 A (1g) approximately 19 seeds
FL3252 B (5g) approximately 95 seeds
FL3252 C (25g) approximately 475 seeds
FL3252 D (250g) approximately 4750 seeds
FL3252 E (1kg) approximately 19000 seeds