Dorado Sunflower Seeds – 6170

Brighten your garden with bold, golden blooms using Dorado Sunflower Seeds (6170). This compact, early-blooming variety produces vibrant single-stem sunflowers with classic golden-yellow petals and deep brown centers. Perfect for cut flower production, borders, and containers, Dorado sunflowers deliver strong, upright stems and uniform flower heads ideal for floral arrangements.

Reaching a manageable height of 3–4 feet, Dorado is an excellent choice for gardeners with limited space or those seeking a tidy, ornamental sunflower. Fast-growing and easy to maintain, it adds radiant color and pollinator appeal to any sunny garden.

Key Features

• Classic golden-yellow blooms with dark centers.
• Single-stem variety—perfect for cut flowers.
• Grows to a tidy height of 3–4 feet.
• Early blooming and uniform growth.
• Attracts bees and butterflies.
• Ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers.

How to Grow Dorado Sunflowers

Planting Instructions:

• Sow Outdoors: After last frost when soil reaches 60°F (16°C)
• Sowing Depth: ½ inch deep.
• Spacing: 6–12 inches apart.
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
• Light: Full sun (6+ hours/day)
• Germination: 7–10 days.

Growing Tips:

• Water regularly during early growth, then reduce frequency.
• No staking needed due to strong stems and moderate height.
• Fertilize lightly for best flower size and stem strength.
• Harvest for bouquets just before blooms fully open.
• Deadhead to encourage tidy appearance or allow to go to seed for birds.