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Ring Of Fire Sunflower is a branching annual variety recognized for its bicolored blooms featuring rich red petals with golden edges surrounding a dark central disc. It produces multiple flowers on sturdy upright stems, making it suitable for garden beds, borders, and cut flower use. This variety adapts well to warm climates and grows best in full sunlight with well drained soil. It is typically cultivated during the warm season and fits well in a range of garden layouts.
Features
- Branching growth produces multiple blooms per plant
- Distinct bicolored flowers with contrasting tones
- Adaptable to warm and temperate climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and cut flower use
- Performs best in full sunlight conditions
Specifications
- Scientific name: Helianthus annuus
- Common name (US): Sunflower
- Seed type / variety: Ring Of Fire
- Growth habit: Annual branching
- USDA zones: 2 to 11
- Planting season: Spring to early summer
- Growing season: Summer to early fall
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May Early Summer June
- Germination time and conditions: 7 to 10 days in warm soil 18 to 24 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun
- Soil requirements: Well drained moderately fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate keep soil evenly moist during establishment
- Mature plant size: 150 to 180 cm height 45 to 60 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 30 to 45 cm apart
