Sunflower Prado Red seeds - Helianthus annuus

Helianthus annuus 'Prado Red', or Red Garden Sunflower, is a fast-growing annual plant with strong branching stems that reach up to 1.20m (4ft) and bear up to 20 red flowers with almost black brown hearts. This creates the effect of real giant flower bouquets!

Its flowers resemble giant daisies measuring 15 to 20cm (6 to 8in) in diameter. A double row of red petals surrounds the heart of the flower, which has a fine golden yellow edge and a nearly black brown colour.
The main stem branches out and bears a flower at each of its ends, which does not bend as easily as other varieties. The branches are long enough to be picked individually and create magnificent summer bouquets.

Selected by professionals in the cut flower industry, the Prado Red Sunflower does not produce pollen. It will therefore not stain furniture and clothing.

This magnificent flowering lasts from July to October. However, we recommend staggering your sowings to enjoy beautiful and young flowers regularly.

To enjoy your Sunflower bouquets for longer, follow these tips:

Cut the flowers in the morning just after they have opened. Use a knife that has been thoroughly cleaned beforehand. Remove the leaves starting from the bottom, leaving only 2 or 3 leaves below the flower. Change the water in the vase every day with fresh water.

In the garden, sow 'Prado Red' in the back of the flower bed, where it will majestically dominate the other flowers.

Until before flowering, the plant optimizes its growth by following the sun's course. This phenomenon, called heliotropism, has given rise to some of its common names: Heliotrope, Sunflower, Sunflower, Red Garden Sunflower.

In terms of ecology:
The melliferous flowers will attract butterflies and pollinating insects to your garden.
The oil-rich seeds are particularly appreciated by birds (Parrots, Tits, etc.). At the end of flowering, harvest them to make some creatures happy during the winter shortage.