Goldy Honey Bear Sunflower Seeds

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Goldy Honey Bear has thick, multi-branching stalks that stay upright without staking. Green centers are revealed as the 5″7″ flowers open. As they mature, the blooms become fully double, solid gold, and surrounded by sun-like ray petals. In ideal conditions, these nearly pollenless flowers may grow so large that just one will fill an entire vase! Long-blooming display for a flower border, hedge, or screen. You may even recognize these unique sunflowers from Vincent van Gogh’s famousSunflowerspaintings! Sunflowers are edible, with a bittersweet flavor. The petals add a pretty pop of color on salads and desserts. The young, sunflower buds are edible, with a flavor similar to artichoke hearts. They can be grilled, marinated, or sauteed for an unusual appetizer or side dish.

Family:Asteraceae

Type:Pollenless Sunflower (Learn more)

Native:North America

Hardiness:Annual

Exposure:Full sun

Bloom Period:Summer to frost

Plant Dimensions:5’6′ tall, 24″ wide, multibranching

Variety Info:5″7″ fully double, golden-yellow blooms. Centers are green until maturity when they turn brown.

Attributes:Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside:RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.

When to Start Inside:2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sunflowers are senstive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.

Days to Emerge:1015 days

Seed Depth:“”

Seed Spacing:A group of 3 seeds every 18″24″

Thinning:When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 18″24″

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