Ring of Fire Sunflower

Sunflower, Ring of Fire

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Helianthus annuus.

A/4-5 ft tall, spreading 2-3 ft. 60 days but may take as long as 120 days for bicolor blooms to appear. Golden yellow 5" sunflower with a ring of red surrounding the center. Long stems and multiple blooms make them perfect for cut flowers. Like all sunflowers, Ring of Fire needs full sun.

Planting DirectionsSow seed indoors in sterile seed starting medium with a soil temperature of 70° to 85°. Plant seed ¼” deep. Direct sow in the garden after your last frost when the soil has warmed considerably.  Soil should worked thoroughly and well fertilized with either rich compost or a good general garden fertilizer. Space plants to stand 24-30” apart. Harvest for cut flowers when rays begin to open.   For seed heads cut with stalks attached and hang to dry.  Remove seed when thoroughly dry.  Excellent for birds.