Growing Non-GMO Canyon Sunset Sunflower Flower Seeds

Canyon Sunset is an F1 hybrid sunflower and grows well in many growing zones. Directly sow these seeds as soon as the soil temperature reaches a consistent 45 F. For earlier blooms, start the seeds inside 3-4 weeks before the soil is predicted to warm up. Transplant them outdoors after a gradual transition. Plant the seeds or seedlings in a fertile area that is weed-free. The seeds should sprout in approximately 14 days and then rise quickly enough that you can watch the growth.

These single-stem annuals will not persist when exposed to a hard frost, but can self-seed to send a new generation the following year if the seeds are not collected or eaten; this is true for areas with mild winters. Yet, there is no need to be concerned about volunteers becoming invasive; these decorative sunflowers aren’t weedy. Canyon Sunset sunflowers have average water requirements and can handle mild variations. This variety may need to be staked in high-wind conditions or towards the conclusion of the season.

Canyon Sunset Sunflower in the Flower Garden

Canyon Sunset sunflowers are full of potential. Use these in your flower garden as a background or a perimeter. They succeed when cultivated in rows, blocks, or singles. Scatter them in any bare spot of soil, or intentionally plant them along a property line. They even appear home within a wildflower mix.

Harvesting Canyon Sunset Sunflower

Canyon Sunset sunflowers develop edible seeds. Simple steps for seed collection: The birds and other small critters go crazy for these seeds and will eat them if they aren’t collected promptly upon maturation. Use a mesh sack that can be secured over the flower and cinch it over the flowerhead once the petals have faded. Over the next 30 days, keep an eye on it and the seeds will mature and easily fall into the bag for easy collecting!

These tall beauties can be cut flowers for seasonal bouquets of bright yellow. When they are in full bloom, snip off the stem one to one and a half feet below the bloom. Tie a few stems together with a rubber band and suspend them upside down in an area with ventilation for dried flowers in 2-3 weeks!

About Canyon Sunset Sunflower Garden Seeds

Try salting the seeds and including them in trail mix or seedy baked goods! Do not consume the external shell.

Whether or not you pay much attention to trends, it is not hard to understand why these flowers have become so valued.

Canyon Sunset sunflowers are ideal for photoshoots and backdrops for their classic sunflower look and lack of pollen to aggravate allergies.

The flowerheads will visibly track the sun throughout the day with their happy, bright faces!

Expect roughly 4-6 weeks of blooming during their peak color season!

This variety has flower heads that are 9-11 inches wide with brown faces. Believable or not, it is considered a mid-sized sunflower!

Tips From Our Gardeners

"I recommend harvesting the seeds at the end of the season and then promptly removing the plants from the ground before they turn brown and crispy. After they’ve passed their prime they aren’t very nice to look at."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Canyon Sunset Sunflower Seeds Per Package:

• 4 g packet - Approximately 30 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 400 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 1,600 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 6,400 Seeds

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