Sunflower Gummy Bear seeds - Helianthus annuus

Helianthus annuus 'Gummy Bear' naturally produces well-branched stems and can reach between 90 and 120 cm in height and 60 cm in width. With its very double lemon yellow flowers, it will brighten up your flower beds, borders, and pots throughout the summer. The flowers are carried by short but sturdy stems, perfect for small country bouquets. Discover this fast-growing annual plant, easy to sow and cultivate in the sun.

From the Asteraceae family, everyone knows Helianthus annuus, better known for the famous oil extracted from its seeds, sunflower oil. The Gummy Bear variety stands out for its very original flowers. They are very double, a beautiful lemon yellow revealing a green centre and bloom from July to September. They measure between 7 and 12 cm in diameter. They bear no resemblance to traditional sunflower flowers. They are excellent cut flowers, fresh or dried, even though their stems are quite short. For a fresh bouquet, cut them when they start to open, preferably in the morning. Remove the leaves from the bottom, leaving only 2 or 3 leaves below the flower. Change the water in the vase for fresh water every day. For a dried bouquet, cut them when they are fully open and hang them in a dry place.

This well-branched and compact variety will find a place in all gardens: flower bed, border, in the vegetable garden to add some colour, or even in a large pot.

It is an easy-to-grow plant that enjoys the sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a rather water-hungry plant. Water it regularly. In case of wind, stake the stems.