FLORISTAN Sunflower Seed
Best compact sunflower for home gardeners and floral arrangement enthusiasts.
Brighten your garden with Floristan Sunflower Seeds, a delightful bicolor variety perfect for sunny borders and stunning bouquets. These uniform plants reach about 3 feet tall, producing abundant side branches with a unique dark center disk and reddish-brown rays tipped in yellow. As an open-pollinated annual, Floristan sunflowers attract local birds and wildlife.
$9.95
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4.7
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Category Rank
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#268 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-6%
Below average
Botanical Name
_Helianthus annuus_
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking reliable, high-success planting results
- Floral designers wanting consistent, branching stems for bouquets
- Busy growers in hot, dry climates needing low-maintenance plants
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners working with limited or small planting spaces
- Beginners lacking time for active pest management and protection
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring a hands-off growing experience
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Bicolor petals and dark centers create a striking, high-contrast garden display.
Cut Flower Utility
Abundant side branching ensures a steady supply of stems for arrangements.
Growth Uniformity
Predictable three-foot height makes planning borders and garden beds effortless.
Pollinator Attraction
Open-pollinated blooms serve as a reliable magnet for local birds.
Germination Reliability
Standard emergence window provides consistent results for most home gardeners.
Space Efficiency
Compact stature allows for dense planting in smaller urban garden plots.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
_Helianthus annuus_
Seed Depth
½"
Seed Spacing
3–4"
Thin Plants to
12–18"
Row Spacing
30"
Days to Emergence
7–14
Soil Temp for Germ
60–75°F
Mature Height
3 feet
Features
- Striking bicolor sunflower blooms
- Uniform plants reach approximately 3 feet tall
- Produces productive side branches for cutting
- Open Pollinated (OP) annual variety
- Excellent for cut flower bouquets
- Attracts local birds and wildlife
- Dark center disk with reddish-brown rays tipped in yellow
- Uniform plant growth habit
What customers say
Gardeners overwhelmingly celebrate the FLORISTAN Sunflower for its exceptional quality and stunning appearance. Customers report consistently high germination rates, confirming superior seed viability. The primary appeal is the flower's aesthetic: striking bi-color blooms featuring deep red fading to yellow tips that reliably meet expectations. Plants exhibit vigorous growth, developing strong stalks that support the large heads. These sunflowers are highly valued for cutting gardens, providing dramatic, long-lasting arrangements. While the initial cost is slightly higher, the dependable performance and spectacular, unique results deliver excellent perceived value. This variety is highly recommended by all skill levels for its reliable beauty and robust nature.
Know before you buy
These sunflowers reach a uniform height of approximately 3 feet, making them a great choice for mid-border planting or smaller garden spaces.
Yes, Floristan is an excellent choice for cut flower bouquets. The plants produce abundant side branches, providing multiple stems for harvesting throughout the season.
For the best results, plant your seeds in soil that is between 60–75°F. You can expect them to emerge within 7–14 days after planting at a depth of ½ inch.
Yes, while you should space seeds 3–4 inches apart initially, you should thin the plants to 12–18 inches apart once they are established to ensure they have enough room to thrive.
Absolutely. As an open-pollinated variety, Floristan sunflowers are highly effective at attracting local birds and various pollinators to your garden.
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