SUNFLOWER Seeds, Incredible Dwarf

Incredible Dwarf (Helianthus annuus 'Incredible Dwarf') is a compact heirloom sunflower with classic bright-yellow blooms on short, sturdy plants. Its small size makes it ideal for containers, borders, and tight spaces.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus 'Incredible Dwarf'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated annual sunflower
• Days to maturity: about 60 days to bloom
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 12 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Mature height: 12 to 18 inches

Best for

• Container and patio gardens
• Window boxes and planters
• Front-of-border plantings
• Attracting bees and butterflies
• Small-space and kid-friendly gardens

How to grow

Direct sow 1 inch deep in full sun after the last frost, or start in pots. Grow in well-drained soil and keep evenly moist, especially in containers. The compact, sturdy plants need no staking and bloom from mid-summer into early fall.

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