- Small sunflowers take up less space
- Most small varieties are low in pollen
- Caring for small sunflowers
- A selection of small sunflower varieties
- tips and tricks
Not everyone has a garden with enough space to grow large sunflowers. Many flower lovers depend on the balcony and terrace. Small sunflowers are better suited for these locations. They don't get as tall and take up less space overall.
Small sunflower varieties are ideal for growing on a balcony or terrace
Small sunflowers take up less space
Large sunflower varieties can reach a good three meters in height. Sometimes they even get five meters high. These varieties need a lot of space not only in height but also in width.
The smaller the mature sunflowers, the less space they require. The small varieties can be grown wonderfully in tubs or pots, especially on the terrace or balcony.
Most small varieties are low in pollen
Most small sunflower species are hybrids. They produce little pollen. This keeps the terrace and balcony clean because no pollen is deposited.
However, these varieties are not a good solution for the environment. Bumblebees and other insects that feed on pollen do not find food in the flowers. These varieties also do not form germinable seeds.
If possible, you should try to breed normal species on the balcony.
Caring for small sunflowers
Care is no different from that which large sunflowers need. It is important that the soil is never completely dry and that the flowers are fertilized regularly so that they can develop many flowers.
A selection of small sunflower varieties
| Surname | height | flower color | flower diameter | particularities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian White | 120 cm | Creamy white with a dark blue eye | 10-12cm | multi-flowered |
| Orange Sun | 100-150cm | yellow | 12-15cm | ball-shaped flowers |
| garden statement | 80 cm | Lemon yellow, dark heart | up to 25 cm | unfilled |
| sunspot | 40 cm | golden yellow | 20-30cm | Ideal for tubs |
| teddy bear | 70 cm | yellow | up to 15 cm | filled |
| double dandy | 50-60cm | Red | up to 15 cm | filled |
| Yellow kid | up to 50 cm | yellow | up to 10 cm | filled |
tips and tricks
It's no longer easy to get normal sunflower varieties on the market. Why don't you visit the next allotment garden settlement in autumn? There you will surely find hobby gardeners who will give you a few seeds of their sunflowers.