Sunflower Seeds – Red (SUMMER)

Red Sunflower develops a strong upright plant with dramatic flowers in shades ranging from deep red and burgundy to mahogany. Natural variation in colour intensity may occur between individual plants.

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus

• Type: Red Sunflower

• Annual flowering plant

• Deep red to burgundy flowers

• Dark contrasting centres

• Strong upright growth

• Fast growing

• Full sun

• Heat tolerant

• Excellent for beds and borders

• Suitable for cut flowers

• Suitable for large grow bags

• Attractive to pollinators

• SUMMER flowering plant

Recommended Grow Bags

G-20F Grow Bag – 20 × 16 inch

Recommended for a large individual sunflower plant.

G-24F Grow Bag – 24 × 18 inch

Suitable for larger plants or group planting with adequate spacing.

Recommended Soil / Potting Mix

Use:

50% Bhalu Mitti / Garden Soil + 30% GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost + 20% Cocopeat

Use a fertile, loose and well-draining growing medium.

Avoid compact soil and waterlogging.

Growing Instructions from Seeds

Direct sowing is preferred.

Sow seeds approximately:

2–3 cm deep

Keep the soil evenly moist until germination.

After emergence, retain the strongest seedlings and avoid unnecessary root disturbance.

Germination

7–14 days

For best results:

• Maintain warm temperatures

• Keep soil lightly moist

• Provide good drainage

• Avoid overwatering

• Provide strong sunlight after emergence

Plant Spacing

Maintain approximately:

30–45 cm / 12–18 inches between plants

Sunlight

Provide:

Full sun — preferably 6–8 hours or more of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

Water regularly during establishment.

Once established, water deeply when the upper soil begins to dry.

Avoid continuous waterlogging.

Growth & Flowering

Red Sunflowers develop a strong upright growth habit with bold, richly coloured flower heads.

Flowers may naturally vary from deep red and burgundy to mahogany shades, adding strong contrast to summer gardens.

Feeding

Mix GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost into the soil before sowing.

Moderate feeding during active growth is sufficient.

Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer.

Related Products

• G-24F Grow Bag – 24 × 18 inch

• GREEN GARDENS Vermicompost

• Summer Flower Seeds

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