Rich Red Blooms
Produces beautiful deep crimson-red to burgundy flower petals that create a bold and colourful garden display.
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Suitable for home gardening use
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Red Sunflower Seeds
Red Sunflower is a striking ornamental sunflower variety known for its rich crimson-red to deep burgundy petals and contrasting dark brown centres. Unlike traditional yellow sunflowers, this beautiful variety adds a warm, dramatic appearance to garden landscapes, flower borders, and cut-flower arrangements. Growing on tall, upright stems, Red Sunflowers produce eye-catching blooms that attract pollinators and bring vibrant seasonal colour to outdoor spaces. They are an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow something unique and colourful.
Deep Red Flowers
Dark Brown Centres
Tall Growing Plants
Ornamental Flowers
Key Features
Dark Contrasting Centres
Features distinctive dark brown flower centres that enhance the dramatic appearance of each bloom.
Tall Upright Growth
Develops strong, upright stems that add vertical interest to garden beds, borders, and outdoor planting spaces.
Attracts Pollinators
The open sunflower blooms provide a valuable nectar and pollen resource for bees and other visiting pollinators.
Product Highlights
Deep crimson-red flower petals
Dark brown contrasting flower centres
Distinctive ornamental sunflower variety
Tall and upright plant growth
Suitable for garden borders and beds
Beautiful flowers for cut arrangements
Attracts bees and beneficial pollinators
Enjoys warm weather and full sunlight
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Helianthus annuus |
| Common Name | Red Sunflower; Red Sun |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Plant Type | Annual Flowering Plant |
| Growth Habit | Upright and Tall |
| Flower Color | Deep Crimson Red to Burgundy |
| Flower Centre | Dark Brown |
| Plant Height | Approximately 4–5 Feet (120–150 cm), depending on growing conditions |
| Flower Size | Approximately 5–8 Inches, depending on variety and growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Warm Growing Season; sow when soil is suitable |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 Days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 21–27°C |
| Days to Flowering | Approximately 70–90 Days, depending on growing conditions |
| Sunlight | Full Sunlight |
| Soil Requirements | Well-Drained, Fertile and Loamy Soil |
| Watering | Moderate and Consistent Watering |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 45 cm between plants |
| Propagation | Seeds |
| Uses | Garden Decoration, Cut Flowers, Borders and Pollinator Gardens |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Location
Select a sunny outdoor location that receives at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Red Sunflowers grow best in warm conditions with sufficient sunlight and good air circulation.
Select a sunny outdoor location that receives at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Red Sunflowers grow best in warm conditions with sufficient sunlight and good air circulation.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil by removing weeds and large stones. Add mature compost or organic matter to improve soil structure and provide nutrients.
Prepare loose, fertile, well-drained soil by removing weeds and large stones. Add mature compost or organic matter to improve soil structure and provide nutrients.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow sunflower seeds approximately 2–3 cm deep in the prepared soil. Cover lightly with soil and maintain suitable spacing between planting positions to allow healthy development.
Sow sunflower seeds approximately 2–3 cm deep in the prepared soil. Cover lightly with soil and maintain suitable spacing between planting positions to allow healthy development.
Step 4: Water Regularly
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist until germination. Once established, provide moderate watering and avoid excessive moisture around the roots.
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist until germination. Once established, provide moderate watering and avoid excessive moisture around the roots.
Step 5: Support Healthy Growth
Remove weeds around young plants and provide balanced nutrition when necessary. Tall plants growing in windy locations may benefit from staking for additional support.
Remove weeds around young plants and provide balanced nutrition when necessary. Tall plants growing in windy locations may benefit from staking for additional support.
Step 6: Enjoy the Red Blooms
With suitable sunlight, watering, and care, plants will develop their characteristic red flowers. Harvest blooms for floral arrangements or allow selected flower heads to mature for birds and seed collection.
With suitable sunlight, watering, and care, plants will develop their characteristic red flowers. Harvest blooms for floral arrangements or allow selected flower heads to mature for birds and seed collection.
Bring Bold Colour to Your Garden with Red Sunflowers
Add a dramatic floral touch to your outdoor space with Red Sunflower Seeds. Featuring beautiful crimson-red petals, contrasting dark centres, and impressive upright growth, these sunflowers are perfect for colourful garden displays and cut-flower arrangements. Grow them in a sunny location and enjoy their unique beauty throughout the flowering season.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful answers about Red Sunflower Seeds, including flower colour, cultivation, and growing requirements.
Do Red Sunflowers produce naturally red flowers or yellow flowers?
Red Sunflower varieties are grown for their distinctive red, crimson, burgundy, or bronze-red petals, often surrounding a dark brown centre. The exact colour intensity can vary with the cultivar, sunlight, temperature, and growing conditions. They offer a beautiful alternative to traditional bright yellow sunflowers.
How do you grow Red Sunflowers successfully in hot climates?
Red Sunflowers grow well in warm weather when provided with sufficient sunlight and well-drained soil. In particularly hot climates, sow during a suitable growing window and maintain consistent soil moisture during establishment. Water around the base of the plants and avoid prolonged waterlogging. A sunny location with good air circulation supports healthy growth.
Can Red Sunflower flower heads be used for cut flowers and seed saving?
Yes. Red Sunflowers are attractive for cut-flower arrangements and ornamental garden displays. For fresh arrangements, harvest flowers when the petals begin opening. If you want to collect seeds, leave selected flower heads on the plants until the seeds mature and the back of the flower head turns yellow to brown. Allow the seeds to dry thoroughly before storing them.