Description
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 famous Sunflowers paintings! 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.
Variety Info
- Family: Asteraceae
- Type: Pollenless Sunflower
- Native: North America
- Hardiness: Annual
- Exposure: Full sun
- Bloom Period: Summer to frost
- Plant Dimensions: 5'–6' tall, 24" wide, multi–branching
- 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
Sowing Info
- 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: 10–15 days
- Seed Depth: ¼"–½"
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"–24"
- Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24"
Description
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 famous Sunflowers paintings! 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.
Variety Info
- Family: Asteraceae
- Type: Pollenless Sunflower
- Native: North America
- Hardiness: Annual
- Exposure: Full sun
- Bloom Period: Summer to frost
- Plant Dimensions: 5'–6' tall, 24" wide, multi–branching
- 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
Sowing Info
- 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: 10–15 days
- Seed Depth: ¼"–½"
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18"–24"
- Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24"