“These are one of the best types to grow if you want to eat your sunflower and harvest the seeds,” says Lucy. As the name suggests, giant sunflowers can grow extremely tall and usually have ...

[Kibata Kihu, Standard] Sunflowers grow faster taking three to four months to mature depending on the variety. The sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant with a large daisy-like flower face.

Varieties: Include 'Mammoth', 'Autumn Beauty', and 'Russian Giant'. Dwarf Sunflower (Helianthus annuus): These are smaller, typically growing up to 3 feet tall. Ideal for: Container gardening and ...

For example, fast-growing sunflower varieties such as ‘ProCut Red’ and ‘Ruby Eclipse’, bloom just 55 days after planting. In comparison, giant sunflower types like ‘Mammoth Grey Stripe ...