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Goldy Honey Bear Sunflower Seeds

Goldy Honey Bear Sunflower Seeds

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~0.57 g (~20 seeds)
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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.

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Variety Info

Family: Asteraceae

Type: Pollenless Sunflower (Learn more)

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"

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Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 26 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 21 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 1 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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  • Danielle B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Feb 6, 2025
    5 Stars

    Beautiful flowers on a shorter plant.

  • Megan B.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Sep 20, 2024
    5 Stars

    The Goldy Honey Bear Sunflower was one of my favorite things I grew this year! So beautiful!

  • Jesseah M.
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Aug 21, 2024
    5 Stars

    Love these!! Started from seed in seed pots and transferred over to the garden. They grew in great!

  • Denise S.
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Jul 27, 2024
    3 Stars

    Only 5 of these germinated, which is the reason for the lower rating. Those that did grow were slow to bloom but very healthy. You can see them here mixed in with zinnias and the rest of the pollinator garden. They are sturdy and long lasting. I bought a packet for a friend and she says they are very thirsty - her's didn't do so well because she doesn't water as often.

  • Jolea
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Mar 27, 2024
    5 Stars

    My son is excited to grow this one again. We just started some in our peat pots today, just as we did last year. Large fuzzy, bright golden flowers, just like a Teddy bear! Love. Zone 8b, Washington state. No issues with germination.