Dwarf sunflower varieties

Dwarf sunflowers are the varieties we record with an average height under 100 cm (about 3 feet), taken from the midpoint of the height range. NC State Extension gives 1 to 2 feet for a dwarf type, against 10 feet or more for the tallest. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
8
Height
1–3½ ft (30–107 cm)
Hardiness
Grown as an annual in every zone
Form

6 Branching

2 Single stem

Compare all 8 side by side

All 8 dwarf sunflower varieties

A Big Smile sunflower flower up close on the plant Big Smile Open-pollinated dwarf sunflower, 12–24 in. tall, with golden-yellow flowers. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall1–2 ft (30–61 cm)Branching
A Little Becka sunflower flower up close on the plant Little Becka Branching, pollenless sunflower, 2–3 ft tall, with copper-red and yellow flowers. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2–3 ft (61–91 cm)Branching
A Orange Hobbit sunflower flower up close on the plant Orange Hobbit Dwarf branching sunflower with pollenless 4 to 7 inch orange flowers, 30 to 40 inches tall. Midsummer, Late summer2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm)Branching
A SunBuzz sunflower flower up close on the plant SunBuzz Compact F1 pot sunflower, 12–20 in. tall, with pollen-free yellow flowers. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall12–20 in (30–51 cm) Branching (estimated)
A Sunny Smile sunflower flower up close on the plant Sunny Smile Hybrid dwarf, pollenless sunflower, 15–20 in. tall, with a branching habit. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall15–20 in (38–51 cm)Branching
A Sunspot sunflower flower up close on the plant Sunspot Dwarf sunflower, 18–24 in. tall, with yellow heads 6–10 in. across. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) Single stem (estimated)
A Suntastic sunflower flower up close on the plant Suntastic AAS-winning dwarf sunflower up to 20 in. tall with yellow, black-centered flowers. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall 12–20 in (30–51 cm) (estimated) Branching (estimated)
A Teddy Bear sunflower flower up close on the plant Teddy Bear Double, shaggy yellow sunflower with 3–5 inch blooms on 30–42 inch single-stem plants. Midsummer, Late summer, Fall2½–3½ ft (76–107 cm)Single stem

How to choose

  1. Check the Height column if you are filling a pot or the front of a bed.

  2. Look at the Color column. Short plants come in the same range of colors as tall ones.

  3. Plan for sun. NC State Extension calls for 6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
Big Smile Branching 1–2 ft (30–61 cm) – Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Little Becka Branching 2–3 ft (61–91 cm) – Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Orange Hobbit Branching 2½–3½ ft (76–102 cm) – Midsummer, Late summer (estimated) Full sun
SunBuzz Branching (estimated) 12–20 in (30–51 cm) – Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Sunny Smile Branching 15–20 in (38–51 cm) – Midsummer, Late summer, Fall (estimated) Full sun
Sunspot Single stem (estimated) 1½–2 ft (46–61 cm) – Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Suntastic Branching (estimated) 12–20 in (30–51 cm) (estimated) – Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun
Teddy Bear Single stem 2½–3½ ft (76–107 cm) – Midsummer, Late summer, Fall Full sun

Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

Frequently asked questions

How short do dwarf sunflowers stay?

NC State Extension lists a dwarf sunflower at 1 to 2 feet. Our filter uses the midpoint of each seller's range, so check the Height column for each variety.

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