Sunflower Red Sun Seeds

Sunflower Red Sun Seeds

Sunflower Red Sun Seeds produce striking deep mahogany-red blooms with dark centres, creating a dramatic display throughout the summer. This stunning ornamental sunflower is perfect for adding bold colour to borders, wildlife gardens, and cut flower arrangements, while also attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators.

Growing on sturdy, branching plants, Red Sun produces multiple velvety flowers over a long flowering season, making it an excellent choice for continuous colour in the garden. The rich crimson-red petals provide a beautiful contrast against green foliage and combine wonderfully with traditional yellow sunflowers and other summer flowers.

Easy to grow and highly rewarding, this eye-catching annual flower thrives in borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, and large containers, bringing vibrant colour and pollinator-friendly blooms to any outdoor space.

Key Features

Produces stunning deep mahogany-red flowers with dark centres.

Beautiful ornamental sunflower with branching stems.

Long flowering season with multiple blooms per plant.

Excellent for cut flower arrangements.

Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and pollinating insects.

Ideal for borders, cottage gardens, and wildlife gardens.

Easy to grow and suitable for beginner gardeners.

How to Grow Sunflower Red Sun Seeds

Sow Sunflower Red Sun Seeds indoors from March to April or directly outdoors from April to June after the risk of frost has passed.

Sow seeds approximately 1.5cm deep into moist, fertile, well-drained soil or seed compost. Germination usually takes 7–14 days.

Plant in a sunny, sheltered position, spacing plants around 30–45cm apart to allow them to branch and develop fully.

Water regularly while plants establish and during prolonged dry periods. Taller plants may benefit from support in exposed locations.

Flowers will bloom from mid-summer through to early autumn.

Sunflower Growing Tips

Grow in full sun for the largest and most vibrant flowers.

Water regularly during dry weather, especially while flowering.

Feed occasionally with a balanced fertiliser to encourage strong growth.

Remove faded blooms to prolong flowering or leave seed heads for birds.

Stake taller plants if growing in windy areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall does Sunflower Red Sun grow?
Sunflower Red Sun typically reaches around 1.5–2m (5–6½ft), depending on growing conditions.

Is Red Sun good for cut flowers?
Yes, its rich red blooms and branching habit make it an excellent choice for fresh floral arrangements.

Does Sunflower Red Sun attract pollinators?
Yes, the flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Can Sunflower Red Sun be grown in containers?
Yes, it can be grown in large containers provided it has plenty of space, regular watering, and full sun.

Perfect For

Borders

Cottage gardens

Wildlife gardens

Cut flower gardens

Large containers

Pollinator-friendly planting

Summer displays

Beginner gardeners