Red Sunflower Flower Seed Packet

Name: Red Sunflower Flower Seed Packet
Brand: Shīdo Seed Company
SKU: SKU010013269
Price: 4.95 USD
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This vibrant annual features striking, ruby-red flowers that tower above the summer sun. Its extended vase life and beautiful central bloom, accompanied by smaller side blooms, make it the perfect addition to any garden. This charming plant provides a delightful contrast to the more common yellow sunflowers.

The Red Sunflower has a rich history that dates back over 4,500 years, originating in North America and then spreading to Russia thanks to Tsar Peter the Great. Its vibrant blooms and exemption from Lenten fasting quickly made it a popular choice, leading to widespread cultivation in the 19th century. In addition to its cultural significance, sunflowers exhibit heliotropism, a unique behavior that allows the blooms to track the sun's movement. Moreover, these flowers have long been revered for their medicinal properties and have been used by Mexican and Native American communities to treat various ailments, showcasing their lasting impact in traditional healing practices.

Annual
Easy to grow
Reaches an impressive height

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Product type: Flower & Vegetable Seeds
Shipping Dimensions: 5.625 × 3.625 × 0.1 inches (14.3 × 9.2 × 0.3 cm)
Shipping Weight: 0.01 lb (0.1 oz; 3 g)
SKU: SKU: SKU010013269
UPC: 843458152644
Part No.: SERSUN

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Sow in the Spring, after the danger of frost has passed.
Direct sowing recommended. Sow seeds ½ inch (1.27 cm) deep.
To start indoors, sow into 72 to 50-cell flats 2-3 weeks prior to transplanting. Plants dislike root disturbance, but sowing indoors and then transplanting the first crop outdoors can be a successful way to get early sunflowers.
Do not pinch plants. Pinched single-stem sunflowers will produce low-quality blooms or no blooms at all.
Use a good nitrogen fertilizer.
Can reach 6 to 9 feet (1.8 to 2.7 meters) tall. Staking is recommended to prevent the stalks being blown over in the wind.

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Shīdo Seed Company

Anything but ordinary, Shīdo seeds are vacuum-sealed in foil packets to protect the seeds from moisture, pests, and gamma rays. This ensures their viability for at least ten years. Beautifully packaged, with QR codes for full planting and care information.