Sunspot Sunflower Seeds
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:
|
level |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
germination time |
10-15 days |
|
depth |
1/2” |
|
spacing |
2-3 seeds per planter |
|
recommended planter |
>6“ |
|
time to maturity |
65-80 days |
|
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
|
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
|
temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
|
description |
Upright bright yellow blooms on thick stems with large leaves |
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
|
size of plant |
30”-36” tall, 8"-10" blooms |
|
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
|
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
|
temperature |
warm | cool |
|
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
|
pests |
foliage fungus or mildew(don't water the foliage), caterpillars, beetles |
|
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
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:
|
level |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
germination time |
10-15 days |
|
depth |
1/2” |
|
spacing |
2-3 seeds per planter |
|
recommended planter |
>6“ |
|
time to maturity |
65-80 days |
|
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
|
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
|
temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
|
description |
Upright bright yellow blooms on thick stems with large leaves |
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
|
size of plant |
30”-36” tall, 8"-10" blooms |
|
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
|
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
|
temperature |
warm | cool |
|
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
|
pests |
foliage fungus or mildew(don't water the foliage), caterpillars, beetles |
|
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
Description
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:
|
level |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
germination time |
10-15 days |
|
depth |
1/2” |
|
spacing |
2-3 seeds per planter |
|
recommended planter |
>6“ |
|
time to maturity |
65-80 days |
|
seed prep |
pre-soak | scarification | stratification | none |
|
method |
greenhouse | paper towel method |
|
temperature |
70F - 85F |
About the Plants:
|
description |
Upright bright yellow blooms on thick stems with large leaves |
|
difficulty |
beginner | intermediate | advanced |
|
growth speed |
slow | medium | fast |
|
size of plant |
30”-36” tall, 8"-10" blooms |
|
light |
full sun | partial sun | shade | grow lights |
|
soil |
well-draining coconut coir/peat-based potting mix |
|
temperature |
warm | cool |
|
pet-friendly |
cats | dogs | no |
|
pests |
foliage fungus or mildew(don't water the foliage), caterpillars, beetles |
|
fertilization |
heavy | moderate | light |
