Rich Maroon Blooms
Produces dramatic deep red, burgundy, and reddish-brown flower petals for distinctive garden displays.
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Maroon Sunflower is an ornamental sunflower variety known for its rich burgundy, deep red, and reddish-brown petals surrounding a dark central disk. Its distinctive flower colors add dramatic beauty to garden beds, borders, and summer landscapes. These sunflowers grow best in sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil and are also attractive for cut-flower arrangements.
Produces dramatic deep red, burgundy, and reddish-brown flower petals for distinctive garden displays.
Features prominent central flower disks that contrast beautifully with its dark-colored petals.
Grows best in sunny garden locations with adequate moisture and well-drained soil.
Its unusual flower color makes it an attractive choice for seasonal bouquets and floral arrangements.
| Scientific Name | Helianthus annuus |
| Common Name | Maroon Sunflower; Burgundy Sunflower |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching or single-stemmed annual, depending on cultivar |
| Flower Color | Maroon, burgundy, deep red, or reddish-brown |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Grown as a warm-season annual across a wide range of zones |
| Planting Season | Spring to early summer after frost |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow outdoors or start indoors 2–3 weeks before transplanting |
| Germination Time | 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | 70–85°F |
| Sunlight | Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering, especially during establishment |
| Blooming Season | Summer to early fall |
| Mature Plant Size | Varies by cultivar |
| Plant Spacing | 12–24 inches, depending on cultivar and growth habit |
Grow Maroon Sunflowers to bring rich burgundy tones and distinctive floral beauty to your summer garden. Their unusual colors make them suitable for ornamental borders, sunny landscapes, and cut-flower arrangements.
Discover useful information about Maroon Sunflower colors, seed planting, and flowering.
Yes. Certain ornamental sunflower cultivars naturally produce deep red, burgundy, wine-colored, or reddish-brown petals. The exact shade varies by cultivar, sunlight, and growing conditions. Maroon Sunflower is a general color description, so the exact cultivar should be confirmed with the seed supplier.
Many ornamental sunflowers begin flowering approximately 60–90 days after sowing, although the timing depends on the specific variety and growing conditions. Full sunlight, warm temperatures, and suitable soil moisture help support healthy growth and flowering.
Yes. Compact or dwarf maroon sunflower varieties can grow successfully in large containers with drainage holes. Choose a pot that accommodates the mature root system, use well-drained potting mix, and place it in a location receiving full sunlight. Taller varieties need larger, deeper containers and may require support.