Helianthus, Annual Sunflower, Common Sunflower 'Dwarf Sunspot'

Wonderful compact and sturdy sunflower for containers. I grew three seeds in a 4in container then transplanted into a large ceramic pot....Read More I did not even amend the soil and used what was leftover from last year's planting. The sunflowers still thrived beautifully. They grew to about 2ft and had 8-9in heads each. Would highly recommend to anyone needing a compact sunflower.

Although this is definitely a dwarf sunflower, all of mine are about 3-4' tall instead of the reported 2'. Additionally, the heads do no...Read Moret track the sun but instead hang down toward the ground, which makes this one somewhat disappointing from an ornamental standpoint. However, like all sunflowers it is very attractive to beneficial pollinators and the flower heads are surprisingly large for such a small stalk.

From your friends at Botanical Interests: If you don't have room to grow giant sunflowers, try Sunspot. These 18"-24" tall plants have 10...Read More" wide blooms that appear about 60-90 days after sowing. They make dramatic cut flowers (one may fill a vase), and are fun for kids - just their size! You can grow them in containers, plant them as an annual hedge, or tuck them into just about any sunny spot in the garden. Like taller giant sunflowers, the seeds are edible and make a tasty snack.