Helianthus annuus 'Desire Red'
sunflower
- approx 10 seeds
- £3.99
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- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: Fast
- Hardiness: Hardy annual
A stunning dwarf sunflower variety boasting innovative russet flowers that captivate pots and borders alike. Its deep, rich red tones make ‘Desire Red’ an ideal choice for late summer displays as it reliably produces new blooms on multiple branches well into autumn, complementing its dark green, purple-tinged foliage. As a pollinator magnet, these striking blooms are not only an aesthetic delight but also perfect for wildlife.
If sowing outside, temporarily cover the bed with a net to protect the seeds from birds, and keep an eye out for slugs and snails when the seedlings emerge.
Under glass, start them off in late winter by planting the seeds up to 5cm deep in deep pots or root trainers filled with good seed compost. When large enough to handle, plant outside in spring after gradually hardening off. Alternatively, sow directly into a well-prepared seed bed in spring and thin to 30cm as they grow.