Helianthus annuus 'Sunsation' – Dwarf Sunflower

Helianthus annuus 'Sunsation' is a compact, free-flowering dwarf sunflower bred to deliver all the cheerful colour of traditional sunflowers in a more manageable size. Producing masses of bright golden-yellow blooms with dark centres, this award-winning variety is perfect for patios, balconies, containers, and sunny garden borders. Its branching habit means you'll enjoy a succession of flowers throughout summer, attracting bees and other pollinators to your garden.

Plant Care

Position: Full sun. The more sunshine this sunflower receives, the more flowers it will produce.

Watering: Water regularly, particularly during hot weather and when grown in containers. Keep soil moist but well-drained.

Hardiness: Annual. Completes its life cycle in a single growing season.

Hot Tips: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering throughout summer. Perfect for patio containers where traditional sunflowers would become too large. Feed every few weeks during the growing season to support healthy flowering.

Evergreen or Annual?
Annual.