Sunflower Ring of Fire Seed
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, long-lasting cut flower arrangements.
Elevate your garden with the Sunflower Ring of Fire Seed, an award-winning variety known for its vibrant beauty and impressive height. This open-pollinated annual produces striking, single-petaled blooms, 5-6 inches wide, featuring a unique bicolor pattern of deep red transitioning to golden yellow. Its heavily branched plants yield abundant flowers, making them ideal for cutting arrangements and creating a showy garden display. Maturing in approximately 70 days, these sunflowers thrive in full sun, adding a touch of warmth and color to your landscape throughout the season.
$6.13
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
3177
/ 6090
#3177 in Seeds & Seed Tape
Price vs Category Average
-42%
Below average
Maturation Days
70
/ Days
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking high-impact, vibrant floral displays
- Florists needing reliable, long-lasting stems for arrangements
- Eco-conscious growers wanting to support local pollinator populations
Who should skip it
- Budget-focused gardeners hoping to save seeds for future seasons
- Low-maintenance growers wanting plants that stand without extra support
- Gardeners in humid climates prone to fungal plant diseases
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Stunning bicolor petals create a high-contrast focal point for any garden.
Cut Flower Utility
Heavily branched stems provide a steady supply of blooms for arrangements.
Growth Speed
Rapid 70-day maturation ensures quick results for seasonal gardeners.
Germination Reliability
Standard germination window makes for predictable and successful planting cycles.
Garden Versatility
Requires significant ground space and is not suitable for container gardening.
Pollinator Appeal
Lacks the specialized traits needed to effectively attract local pollinator populations.
Key Specs
Maturation Days
70 Days
Plant Height
42-48 inches
Plant Spread
18-24 inches
Seeding Depth
0.75-1.0 inches
Soil Temperature for Germination
70-75°F
Germination Days
4-8 Days
Grow on Temperature Day
55-60°F
Plant Type
Annual Flower
Features
- Award-winning All America Selections winner
- Striking dark red and golden yellow bicolor blooms
- Heavily branched plants for abundant yields
- Large single-petaled flowers up to 6 inches wide
- Ideal for cutting arrangements
- Creates a showy garden display
- Open-pollinated, annual variety
- Matures in approximately 70 days
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly value the 'Ring of Fire' sunflower seeds for their stunning visual impact and reliable performance. The primary appeal is the dramatic bicolor petals, featuring deep maroon transitioning to bright yellow tips, which create an exceptional garden focal point. Users frequently report high germination success, resulting in vigorous, tall plants perfect for borders or cutting. A significant benefit noted is the strong attraction to pollinators like bees and butterflies, adding ecological interest. Gardeners appreciate the consistent production of the advertised unique coloration, confirming the seeds offer excellent value. This novelty sunflower is highly recommended for delivering reliable, premium aesthetic results.
Know before you buy
These plants reach a mature height of 42 to 48 inches. Given their branching habit, they provide a substantial presence in the garden without requiring excessive vertical space.
No, this variety is not recommended for containers. They require the space and stability of in-ground soil to support their branching habit and mature height.
Under optimal conditions with soil temperatures between 70-75°F, you can expect germination within 4 to 8 days.
Yes, they are excellent for cutting. Because the plants are heavily branched, they produce an abundance of 5-6 inch blooms, allowing you to harvest flowers throughout the season while still maintaining a display in the garden.
Ring of Fire sunflowers require full sun exposure to thrive. For the best results, plant them in spring once the soil has warmed to at least 70°F, ensuring they receive moderate, consistent watering.
Yes, this is an open-pollinated annual variety. This means you can save the seeds from your plants at the end of the season, and they will generally grow true to the parent plant.
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