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Red Sunflower Seeds for Garden Planting

Red Sunflower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.89 USD
$16.89 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Prepare a sunny garden bed with well-drained soil.Sow seeds 1–2 inches deep, spacing them about 12–18 inches apart.
Water gently after sowing and keep soil moist.

How to Grow

Provide full sun (minimum 6 hours daily).
Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.


Tips

Sow after the last frost date in your region for best germination.Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowering.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Bold red blooms

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright, fast-growing

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Red Sunflower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open-pollinated sunflower seeds

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Annual flowering plant

Red Sunflower is a striking ornamental sunflower variety valued for its intense crimson petals and dramatic garden presence. Unlike classic yellow sunflowers, this variety offers rich color contrast that enhances modern gardens and floral designs. Easy to grow and adaptable, Red Sunflowers perform well in garden beds, borders, and cut-flower gardens while attracting bees and butterflies throughout the growing season.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring to Early Summer

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

120–180 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 2–11

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

1–2 cm

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Warm climate

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000198256

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes red sunflowers different from classic yellow varieties?

Deep red petals create a bold ornamental display and provide striking contrast in mixed flower borders and cutting gardens.

Can they be planted beside ornamental grasses?

Yes. Tall stems and rich flower color pair beautifully with feathery grasses in natural-style landscapes.

Which flowers pair well with red sunflowers?

White cosmos, yellow rudbeckias, burgundy amaranthus, and purple asters create balanced displays.

Do they create dramatic seasonal backdrops?

Yes. Tall plants provide colorful height behind lower-growing annuals and perennial flowers.

Can they enhance autumn-themed gardens?

Yes. Their warm red tones complement late-season ornamental plantings and harvest-inspired displays.

Do bees and butterflies visit the blooms?

The flower heads may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during flowering.