Dwarf Sunflowers are terrific as an annual to grow each year in your garden, or to use as a cut flower.  These plants are easy to grow from seed.  They can flower quite early in the spring and due to their dwarf growth habit, they have strong stems which can hold up well in a bouquet with other flowers.  A dwarf sunflower generally grows from 1 foot to 2 feet in height.  The Dwarf Sunflower in this photo is about 16 inches in height.  These flowers are generally 3-6 inches in diameter.  Dwarf Sunflowers are great for borders, container use, or as cut flowers.  The seeds go very far with Dwarf Sunflowers.  That means a small number of seeds can cover quite a nice sized area. They can be sown directly in the soil in the spring after the last frost, planted in containers to later be moved into the garden, or even kept as is.  Dwarf Sunflowers like rich, well drained soil.  Dwarf Sunflowers do best with a good amount of water.  The best amount of sun for a sunflower is at least six hours, preferably a full day of sun. Dwarf Sunflowers grow best when fertilized. The Dwarf Sunflower in this photo is a few months old, from seed to bloom!

Three Month Old Dwarf Sunflower From Seed to Bloom

Three Month Old Dwarf Sunflower From Seed to Bloom