Red Sun Sunflower – 10 Seeds

(Helianthus annuus ‘Red Sun’)

R30.00

Red Sun Sunflower is an erect, robust annual with oval to heart-shaped, toothed, hairy, dark green leaves and, in summer, large, dark red to bronze flowers with dark brown centers.

Indoor Sowing: Not Recommended.

Direct Sowing: Late Spring and Early Summer.

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🌼 Flower Quick Facts

Flower Info

🌸 Flower Color: Red
🦋 Pollinator Method: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hoverflies

Growth Traits

🌱 Life Cycle: Annual
🪴 Growth Habit: Upright

Growing Requirements

🌞 Sun Exposure: Full Sun
💧 Water Needs: Moderate Water, Water Deeply
☀️ Growing Conditions: Drought Tolerant, Outdoor Only
🟤 Soil Preference: Rich Organic, Well-Drained

Description

Red Sun Sunflower (Helianthus annuus ‘Red Sun’) is an erect, robust annual with oval to heart-shaped, toothed, hairy, dark green leaves and, in summer, large, dark red to bronze flowers with dark brown centers. Blooms over a very long season, attracting bees and butterflies.

Growing Red Sun Sunflower

Indoor Sowing: Not Recommended.

Direct Sowing: Late Spring and Early Summer.

Sunflowers need full sun; they need on average 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day – the more the better if you are trying to grow them to their maximum potential.
They grow best at temperatures between 18–33ºC.
Plant the seeds in holes or trenches one seed 2.5 cm deep, or 5 cm if the soil is loose and sandy.
Keep seeds at least 30 cm from each other, to give each one enough space to grow.
Cover the seeds with soil after planting.
If the soil is kept moist, seedlings will appear within 5-10 days.
The plants need to be staked and supported, especially when in flower.

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