‘Cinnamon Sun’ Ornamental Sunflower Seeds

Cinnamon Sun trades classic sunflower yellow for smoldering cinnamon-bronze. Five-to-six-inch flowers glow against chocolate centers, clustering along sturdy, branching stalks for a richly colored screen. The 5–7-foot plants are dramatic without being sparse: side branches supply handsome bouquet stems while the open centers feed pollinators. After flowering, leave a few seed heads for fall songbirds. Botanical name: Helianthus annuus Life cycle: Annual Exposure: Full sun Sowing: Direct sow after frost or start indoors several weeks early Planting depth: 1/2 in. Germination: 8–10 days Mature height: 5–7 ft. Final spacing: 12–15 in. Approximate seed count: 20–25 Seed-starting help: Tiny seeds, large opinions. This variety can begin indoors or outside. Compare direct sowing with indoor seed starting, then check when to begin in your climate. Pair the warm petals with purple, blue, or cream flowers, or let a row become the garden’s burnished summer backdrop. Browse more distinctive varieties in our flower seed packets.