Eye-catching bi-coloured petals with a dark red base and golden yellow tips, surrounding a dark centre. Long stems ideal for adding height to borders or as a decorative cut flower.Height: 120cm (4ft)Hardy AnnualPack size: 25 SeedsAdditional DetailsWhen to Sow Ring of Fire Sunflower SeedsApril to May. Plant out May to June.FlowersJuly to SeptemberWhere to SowSow seed thinly in drills 45cm (18″) apart in well cultivated soil raked to a fine tilth. Germination usually takes 15-21 days. For earlier sowings, sow indoors, individually in 7.5cm (3″) pots at 20-25°C. When well grown, gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions before planting out after all risk of frost has passed in a well drained soil in full sun.What to do NextWhen large enough to handle, thin to 45cm (18″) apart.Handy TipAfter cutting the first stem, keep plants watered and often side shoots will develop and produce a later flush of blooms to cut.
