SunBelievable Brown Eyed Girl Helianthus

Plant Type: Annuals

Grow as an annual for one season in all zones. In warm conditions, it will bloom continuously until cold weather ends the season.

A modern, compact sunflower bred for exceptional flower power and tidy form. Multi-branching growth creates a dense, rounded plant covered in showy blooms.

• Common use: Borders, containers, and sunny accents
• Form: Full and rounded
• Season: Spring through first frost (conditions dependent)

SunBelievable Brown Eyed Girl stays compact and lush, forming a rounded mound rather than a single tall stalk.

• Mature size: Up to 3 ft. tall and 3 ft. wide
• Growth habit: Multi-branching, compact, rounded
• Growth rate: Moderate

Large, vibrant sunflower blooms repeat for months. Petals are bright yellow with a warm red accent surrounding a prominent brown center.

• Flower color: Yellow with red accent; brown center
• Flower features: Showy, long bloom season, great for cutting

Designed for an extended season of color, flowering from spring until the first frost, with bloom time noted from early summer into fall.

• Bloom window: Early summer into fall
• Extended performance: Spring to first frost (weather dependent)

Full sun is essential for best form and maximum flowering.

• Light: Full sun

Water sparingly for best bloom. Allow soil to dry between waterings—overwatering can reduce flowering and overall performance.

• Let soil dry between waterings
• Deep, less-frequent watering is preferred over constant moisture

Plant in organically rich, well-drained soil. Set plants out once spring frost risk has passed, and choose a sunny spot for strongest growth.

• Soil: Organically rich, well-drained
• Planting time: After threat of spring frost has passed
• Site: Sunny location

For a longer bloom period and a tidier look, remove spent blooms promptly. This encourages more prolific flowering throughout the season.

• Remove faded flowers to extend bloom
• Keep plants neat by trimming spent stems as needed

Built for easy summer performance with a compact form and outstanding flower production.

• Easy care and fast growing
• Heat tolerant for hot, sunny locations
• Compact form ideal for containers and smaller spaces
• Non-toxic to cats and dogs

Perfect for brightening borders and patios with continuous sunflower color. Use as a bold accent or mass for maximum impact.

• Landscape use: Border, container, accent
• Design tip: Give it room to fill out to its rounded 3 ft. spread

This is an annual selection meant to perform for one growing season. It can continue blooming late into the year until temperatures drop significantly.

• Seasonality: Annual performance
• Temperature note: Hardy to about 40°F

Pair with other sun-loving, summer performers for a layered, pollinator-friendly look and season-long interest.

• Switch Grass (Panicum)
• Salvia (Salvia)
• Verbena (Verbena)
• Catmint (Nepeta)
• Tickseed (Coreopsis)

Botanical name: Helianthus x annuus ‘TMSNBLEV01’
Plant Patent: PP #31,423
Plant form: Herbaceous

Unlike typical sunflowers, this selection is sterile and non-invasive, so it won’t drop seed around the garden. Being day-length neutral helps it continue blooming even as days shorten later in the season—resulting in exceptionally long-lasting color.

SunBelievable Brown Eyed Girl earned international recognition for its phenomenal flower power and garden performance, including top placement in a major plant-of-the-year competition. Its seedless trait helps drive the prolific, season-long bloom show.