Red Sun - Sunflower Seeds
Red Sun is a beautiful dark red sunflower that grows to be 5-6' tall. With blooms that are 5 to 6 inches wide and shades of dark red and orange, this sunflower is sure to add some pops of color to your garden. Excellent cut flower. 1.5g ~ 50 seeds
GROWING TIPS
Plant seeds directly in the garden after average last frost date when soil has warmed up. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 60-75°F. Succession plantings can be made every 1-2 weeks for continued harvest. Or, start seed indoors 3-5 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Transplant to the garden 1-2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sunflower is sensitive to transplant shock so carefully set in the garden.
SEED FACTS
Scientific Name: Helianthus annuss
Days to Maturity: 85-95
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Days to Sprout: 10-14
Plant Spacing: 12"
Row Spacing: 24-36"
Light Requirements: Sunny
Plant Height: 5-6'
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: No