Sunflower, Rouge Royale

Rouge Royal Sunflower Seeds (Helianthus Annuus)

Hybrid Branching Sunflower                                                 

Minimum 20 Seeds per package.

This Sunflower is so beautiful, true-red (or deep red) sunflower with multi branching plant.  Grown from  seeds, this annual produces blooms that measure 6 to 8 inches in diameter.  It grows a single stalk and then begins to send out side shoots with blooms that seem to be a bit smaller than the first bloom.  It does not shed pollen so the flowers do well in cut arrangements.

They are well-branched and develop new blooms over a season giving a continuous supply for fresh arrangements or leave them in the garden to attract pollinators and look oh-so pretty.

They do best by being spaced 14”  apart.

                       
Annual

Zones 3 - 9

Light: Full Sun

Plant Spacing: 14” – 18”

Bloom size approx. 6 – 8”

Blooms – Summer to Fall

Plant Height approx. 5’ – 6’

Planting depth ¼”

Keep soil lightly moist until germination

Germination approx.  5 to 15 days (75 degrees or higher)

Approx. 50 – 60 days to harvest

Deer resistant - no

I recommend direct sowing in garden beds, along fence line, just off the patio area that gets full sun. Depending on your weather sunflowers do like to be watered. In Texas I water them lightly every day. If you notice the leaves starting to turn yellow change your watering schedule to less.

HARVEST: Flowers can be harvested tight, when color first shows, or when almost completely open, depending on your market and preferred use. Dried - Flowers are completely open.

Soil Requirements: Light, well-drained soil. Excessive nitrogen may cause plants to grow too vigorously with abnormal flower shapes.

Note:  Flower size and stem diameter are controlled by plant spacing, temperature, soil type, and day length. For early and late season production, select varieties that are day-length neutral or are noted as suitable for flowering under short days.

Uses:  Excellent cut flower. These are stunning sunflowers, easy to grow, and at the right height to enjoy in the garden or in cut flower arrangements.

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