25 Seeds Red Sun Sunflower Helianthus annuus Scarlet-Red Blooms Easy Grow Annual Garden Beds & Borders
Bring dramatic, fiery color to your garden with these Red Sun sunflower seeds. This Helianthus annuus variety produces large, classic blooms with velvety, scarlet-red petals and dark centers, creating a striking focal point in any landscape. An easy-to-grow annual, it makes a rewarding project for both beginner and seasoned gardeners alike.
Perfect for planting in garden beds, borders, or along a sunny fence, these towering sunflowers also make exceptional cut flowers for vases. Their tall, sturdy stems add beautiful vertical structure and serve as a natural backdrop for shorter plants. Established plants bloom repeatedly over a long season, offering months of rich, warm color and attracting beneficial pollinators to your yard.
Species: Helianthus annuus
Variety: Red Sun
Type: Annual Flower Seed
Plant_Habit: Tall, Upright Stems
Sun: Full Sun
Soil: Well-draining soil
Days_to_Harvest: 60 to 80 days
Zones: 3 to 9 (as annual)
Germination: 7 to 14 days
Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after last frost, 1/2 inch deep
Spacing: Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart
Notes: Excellent fresh-cut flower and pollinator attractant.