Evening Colors Sunflower Seeds (Organic)

Evening Colors Sunflower Seeds grow an organic, open-pollinated branching sunflower (Helianthus annuus) with blooms ranging from bicolor to solid yellow, orange, and red, each centered with a chocolate-brown disk. A single plant carries a main stalk plus several side branches for many cut-worthy flowers.

At a glance

• Variety: Evening Colors, Helianthus annuus (open-pollinated, organic)
• Type: Annual branching sunflower
• Bloom season: Summer to fall
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Germination: 7 to 14 days
• Height at maturity: up to 8 feet
• USDA zone: 3 to 9
• Seeds per packet: about 25 (3,124 per 1/4 lb bulk)

Best for

• Bold, multi-colored cut-flower arrangements
• Eye-catching garden borders and backdrops
• Attracting bees, butterflies, and birds
• Low-maintenance, high-impact plantings
• Spring sowing for summer-to-fall color

How to grow

Sow seed 1 inch deep in spring in full sun; the plants adapt to various soil types and need only moderate water. Germination takes 7 to 14 days. The sturdy, branching stems support multiple blooms and make excellent long-lasting cut flowers.

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