Sunspot sunflowers are the ultimate small-space flower, not requiring as much room or light as regular sunflowers. They are great as a porch, patio or balcony garden plant, and can even grow indoors with full sun.
Instructions:
We recommend using the following to sow the seeds:
(Find more info on germinating seeds by going to our seed guide)
These seeds are for the 2026 growing season.
About the seeds:
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level
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beginner | intermediate | advanced
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germination time
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10-15 days
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depth
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1/2”
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spacing
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2-3 seeds per planter
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recommended planter
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>6“
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time to maturity
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65-80 days
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seed prep
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pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none
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method
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greenhouse | paper towel method
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temperature
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70F - 85F
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About the Plants:
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description
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Upright bright yellow blooms on thick stems
with large leaves
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difficulty
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beginner | intermediate | advanced
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growth speed
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slow | medium | fast
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size of plant
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30”-36” tall, 8"-10" blooms
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light
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full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights
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soil
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well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix
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temperature
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warm | cool
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pet-friendly
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cats | dogs | no
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pests
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foliage fungus or mildew(don't water the foliage),
caterpillars, beetles
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fertilization
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heavy | moderate | light
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