Sunflower ‘Red Sun’ Seeds | Deep Red Cut Flower | Franchi Seeds

Sunflower ‘Red Sun’ (Helianthus annuus) is a dramatic annual variety, distinguished by its deep, dark red petals that create a striking, velvety appearance. Reaching 160cm tall on sturdy stems, it is exceptionally good for cutting, producing long-lasting, intensely coloured blooms that also add rich, bold contrast to sunny borders. This packet contains approximately 30 seeds.

🌱 Sow indoors Feb-Apr or outdoors Apr-Jun.
☀️ Requires full sun for the richest colour and strongest stems.
💧 Water regularly during growth and flowering.
📏 Tall, upright habit, perfect for the back of borders or as a cut flower.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Depth: 1.5 cm
📅 Sow: February to June
☀️ Light: Full sun
🌡️ Germ: 10-21 days
📏 Height: ~160 cm
🪴 Space: 30-45 cm apart
⏳ Flowers: Mid-summer to autumn
🪙 Seeds: Approx. 30 seeds

Tips & Tricks
For the straightest cutting stems, provide a sheltered, sunny spot. Successional sowing provides a longer harvest. The dark flowers pair beautifully with silver foliage or white and pink blooms in the garden.

Dramatic Dark Sunflower Arrangement

• Cut stems when blooms are three-quarters open, early in the morning.

• Condition in deep, cool water for several hours before arranging.

• Combine with grasses, white cosmos, or purple veronica for a sophisticated, high-contrast bouquet.

• The rich colour holds well in the vase.