Golden Bear Sunflower Seed

Grows up to 10 ft. tall
Produces one main head and up to 10 smaller ones
Double flowers are good for cut flowers
Attracts pollinators
Ideal for fence rows and back borders
A twist on the traditional sunflower, Golden Bear Sunflower produces loads of double flowers with thousands of frilly petals. Growing up to 10 ft. tall, each plant bears one large main head and up to 10 smaller ones. The flowers produce pollen and attract bees, butterflies and birds. They’re also attractive in cut-flower displays. Because of its size, Golden Bear Sunflower is ideal for planting along a fence row or in back borders. While the stems are very sturdy, they may require staking if planted in a windy area. Sunflower seeds can be started indoors or directly sown into the garden. 100 DAYS.

Helianthus annuus ‘Golden Bear’
Height: 5 – 10 Feet
Spacing: Space seeds 6 inches apart, in rows 24 inches apart.
Depth:1/2 inch
Spread:20 – 30 inches
Light Required:Full Sun
Pollinator:Attracts bees.
Color: Bright golden yellow.
Size: 25 Seed Pkt
Blooms: Mid Summer, Late Summer
Zone: 3-9
Germination: 7 – 12 Days
Form: Flower, Annual, Sunflower
Flower Form: Full double blooms have a frilly appearance.
Soil Requirements: well drained, humus enriched, moisture retentive
Pruning: Group 2. Lightly prune in early spring. Hard pruning will result in loss of flowers.
Foliage: Large, medium green leaves. Typical sunflower foliage.