Burgundy with Black Center Sunflower Seeds – Bold, Dark Blooms for Gardens

Introduce a dramatic and sophisticated element to your garden with our Burgundy with Black Center Sunflower Seeds. These premium seeds yield sunflowers featuring a deep burgundy outer ring complemented by a striking black center, creating a bold, dark bloom that stands out in any landscape. Ideal for garden beds, borders, and container plantings, these unique sunflowers not only captivate with their distinctive color but also attract pollinators, adding both beauty and ecological value to your outdoor space.

Key Features:

• Bold, Dark Blooms: Produces sunflowers with a rich burgundy ring and a contrasting black center for a striking visual impact.
• Unique Appearance: Offers an unconventional twist on traditional sunflowers, perfect for adding a touch of drama to your garden.
• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects, enhancing garden biodiversity.
• Robust Growth: Vigorous, fast-growing plants that thrive in full sun and well-drained soil.
• Versatile Application: Ideal for garden beds, borders, containers, and as eye-catching cut flowers in arrangements.

Product Details:

• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus (Burgundy with Black Center variety)
• Plant Type: Annual
• Mature Height: Typically 5–10 feet, depending on growing conditions
• Light Requirements: Full sun (minimum 6 hours daily)
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil; adaptable to various soil types
• Germination Time: Approximately 7–10 days under optimal conditions
• Seed Freshness: Premium, newly harvested seeds

Planting Instructions:

1. Sowing: Directly sow seeds in prepared garden beds or containers after the last frost. Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep in well-draining soil.
2. Germination: Keep the soil consistently moist and maintain a temperature of 70–75°F (21–24°C). Expect seedlings to emerge within 7–10 days.
3. Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart to ensure adequate room for robust growth and proper air circulation.
4. Transplanting: If starting indoors, gradually harden off seedlings before transplanting them outdoors once the frost risk has passed.

Care & Maintenance:

• Watering: Water regularly to maintain even soil moisture during dry spells; mature sunflowers are moderately drought tolerant.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer or organic compost every 4–6 weeks during the growing season to support vigorous growth.
• Weed Control: Mulch around the plants to suppress weeds, retain moisture, and stabilize soil temperature.
• Staking: Provide support for taller varieties if necessary, particularly in windy areas.
• Deadheading: Remove spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering and maintain a neat appearance.