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Sunflower Seeds for Canadian Gardens Grow bright summer colour, striking cut flowers, and pollinator-friendly blooms with our collection of sunflower seeds . Sunflowers are fast-growing, sun-loving plants known for their bold flower heads, sturdy stems, and ability to bring height and movement to garden beds, borders, vegetable gardens, and naturalized planting areas. Our sunflower seed collection includes classic golden varieties, rich red and burgundy blooms, soft peach and cream-coloured flowers, compact dwarf sunflowers, towering statement plants, and professional-style cut-flower varieties. Whether you want cheerful flowers for a small garden, tall plants for privacy, blooms for bouquets, or seed heads that attract birds, there is a sunflower variety for almost every sunny growing space. Most garden sunflowers belong to the species Helianthus annuus and complete their life cycle in one growing season. They are easy to direct sow, grow quickly in warm weather, and perform well across many regions of Canada when planted after the final spring frost. Browse the sunflower varieties below, or explore our complete Flower Seeds collection for more annual and perennial blooms. Sunflower Growing Profile Feature General Growing Information Common Name Sunflower Botanical Name Helianthus annuus for most annual varieties Plant Type Primarily warm-season annual flower Sun Requirements Full sun, ideally 6–8 or more hours daily Typical Germination Time Approximately 7–14 days Typical Sowing Depth About ½–1 inch deep, depending on the variety Typical Plant Spacing Approximately 6–24 inches apart, depending on mature size Bloom Season Summer through early fall Preferred Soil Well-draining soil with moderate fertility Best Uses Cut flowers, pollinator gardens, borders, screens, bird gardens, and ornamental beds Choosing the Best Sunflower Seeds The best sunflower seeds for your garden depend on the amount of space available and how you plan to use the flowers. Some varieties pro