About This

• Appearance and Size: Firecracker sunflowers are known for their vibrant, red rings on golden petals, creating a striking visual contrast. They are a compact variety, typically growing to about 2-3 feet in height, which makes them suitable for containers or smaller garden spaces.
• Flowering and Use: These hybrid sunflowers produce a multitude of blooms, making them ideal for cut flower arrangements or for adding a burst of color in garden borders.
• Cultivation: Firecracker sunflowers require full sun for optimal growth and should be planted where they can receive at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. They prefer well-drained soil and, while they can tolerate some dryness, regular watering, especially during dry spells, ensures healthy growth.
• Ecological Benefits: These sunflowers are not just ornamental; they serve ecological functions by attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds. This makes them valuable for supporting local ecosystems, especially in urban gardening settings where pollinator habitats might be limited.
• Quality: All Sunflower seeds packaged by Seed Needs are intended for the current and the following growing seasons. All seeds are stored in a temperature controlled facility that is free of significant amounts of moisture.
• Quantity: Seed Needs offers generous quantities. You can share with friends and family, or you can save the extra seeds until the following season, if properly stored.
• Packets: Each seed packet displays an artful illustration of the variety to be grown, as well as detailed seed sowing information on the reverse side. They measure 3.5" wide by 5" tall.
• Promise: Seed Needs will never knowingly supply GMO based seed products. The vast majority of our seeds are open pollinated & heirloom, with the exception of a few hybrids.
• Germination: Seed Needs packets contain some of the freshest seed available. Direct from the growers. If sown correctly, you will begin seeing results in only a matter of days.
• Freshness: All seeds are packaged in tear resistant and moisture resistant packaging. This keeps the seeds a whole lot fresher than the competitions selection!

Overview

• Brand : Seed Needs
• Color : Firecracker Bi-Color
• Special Feature : Attracts Pollinators, Great Cut Flower, Heirloom, Open Pollinated
• Expected Blooming Period : Summer to Fall
• Sunlight Exposure : Full Sun
• Unit Count : 2.0 Count
• Expected Planting Period : Spring
• Product Care Instructions : Sowing info included on every seed packet.
• USDA Hardiness Zone : Suitable for all zones
• Expected Plant Height : 3 Feet