Sunflower Seeds – Moonwalker

Sunflower ‘Moonwalker’ is a tall and elegant variety known for its creamy pale-yellow petals and dark centers that create a soft, moonlit charm in any garden. This sunflower grows on strong stems, making it an ideal choice for borders, backgrounds, and cut-flower arrangements. The blooms are long-lasting, and the plant attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Easy to cultivate, the Moonwalker variety is well-suited to both home gardeners and large landscapes, offering a stunning display of height and grace throughout the summer season.

Features:

• Produces soft yellow blooms with contrasting dark centers.

• Tall-growing plants with strong stems suitable for cutting.

• Excellent for garden borders, backdrops, and floral arrangements.

• Attracts pollinators including bees and butterflies.

• Long blooming period and heat tolerant.

• Easy to grow and maintain from seed.

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus ‘Moonwalker’

• Common Name (US): Sunflower

• Plant Type: Annual

• Bloom Color: Pale yellow to cream with dark centers

• Bloom Size: 4–6 inches in diameter

• Plant Height: 5–7 feet (150–210 cm)

• Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; water deeply but avoid overwatering

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Days to Bloom: 70–90 days after sowing

• Sowing Method: Direct sow after last frost

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Growing Season: Spring to Summer

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual in all zones)

• Best Planting Months (by Zone):

  • Zones 2–5: May to June

  • Zones 6–9: April to May

  • Zones 10–11: February to March

• Use: Borders, backdrops, cut-flower gardens, pollinator-friendly spaces