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.
ðą Sow indoors Feb-Apr or outdoors Apr-Jun.
âïļ Requires full sun for the richest colour and strongest stems.
ð§ Water regularly during growth and flowering.
ð Tall, upright habit, perfect for the back of borders or as a cut flower.
Bullet Technical Data
ðą Depth: 1.5 cm
ð
Sow: February to June
âïļ Light: Full sun
ðĄïļ Germ: 10-21 days
ð Height: ~160 cm
ðŠī Space: 30-45 cm apart
âģ Flowers: Mid-summer to autumn
ðŠ Seeds: Approx. 30 seeds
