Sunflower Gummy Bear Seed

 

A cheerful annual sunflower grown for its fluffy golden blooms and compact habit.

 

Helianthus annuus ‘Gummy Bear’ produces bushy plants with large, fully double flowers in a rich golden-yellow shade. The blooms have a soft, cushion like appearance, creating a playful effect in borders, beds, and containers. Flowering freely through summer, this variety is highly ornamental and attractive to pollinators, adding both colour and ecological value to the garden.

 

This easy to grow annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding with continuous blooms until autumn. Perfect for cottage gardens, wildlife-friendly planting, and seasonal displays.

 

Seed Qty Approx 20

 

Sow March to May direct outdoors after frost

Germination 7 to 14 days at 15 to 20°C

Soil and Position Free draining fertile soil in full sun

Height/Spread 60 to 90 cm tall, 30 to 40 cm spread

Flowering July to September

 

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds 1.5 cm deep in prepared soil or containers. Germination usually occurs within 1 to 2 weeks. Thin seedlings to 30 to 40 cm apart when large enough to handle. Sunflowers prefer poorer soils and do not require feeding, which encourages more flowers than foliage.

 

Grow and Maintenance

Water regularly during dry spells until plants are established. Once mature, Helianthus annuus requires little care and thrives in sunny, well-drained positions. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering and maintain a tidy display.

 

Uses and Benefits

Fluffy golden double blooms with playful appeal

Compact plants ideal for borders and containers

Highly attractive to bees and pollinators

Long flowering season through summer

Easy to grow and rewarding for gardeners of all levels

 

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