4 pack x 50 Seeds Sunflower Seeds Red Giant Sunflower Seeds for Planting Helianthus annuus

Plant Radiant Blooms: Sunflower Seeds for Bright and Cheerful Gardens Sunflower Seeds The sunflower seed (Helianthus annuus) is an annual plant with a large daisy-like flower face. Its scientific name comes from the Greek words helios (“sun”) and anthos (“flower”). The flowers come in many colors (yellow, red, orange, maroon, brown), but they are commonly bright yellow with brown centers that ripen into heavy heads filled with seeds. Sunflowers are heliotropic, which means that they turn their flowers to follow the movement of the Sun across the sky from east to west, and then return at night to face the east, ready again for the morning sun. Heliotropism happens during the earlier stages before the flower grows heavy with seeds. Tips for Growing Red Sunflowers The growing tips for Red Sun sunflowers include planting them directly in the ground in the springtime or starting them indoors a few weeks before the final frost. It is recommended to transplant the sunflowers meticulously afte