Sunflower Ruby Eclipse
This Ruby Eclipse blooms in as early as 50 days from seed, well before most other sunflowers in the same height range. These cream-colored, pollen-free 6” to 8” flowers have dark faces and ruby red central rings that vary in width, fading into the petal tips as flowers mature. Freely branching plants grow 4-5½ feet tall, in an attractive fountain-like shape.
Direct sow into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost. Plant seeds 6” apart, ½” deep. Thin them to 1 - 1½ ft. apart. Can start plants early indoors in 2” pots or cell packs. Transplant into the garden well before seedlings become root bound.
Sunflowers require full sun. Soil which is moist and moderately fertile will produce the best flower heads. Blooms attract bees, birds and butterflies.
20 seeds.
This Ruby Eclipse blooms in as early as 50 days from seed, well before most other sunflowers in the same height range. These cream-colored, pollen-free 6” to 8” flowers have dark faces and ruby red central rings that vary in width, fading into the petal tips as flowers mature. Freely branching plants grow 4-5½ feet tall, in an attractive fountain-like shape.
Direct sow into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost. Plant seeds 6” apart, ½” deep. Thin them to 1 - 1½ ft. apart. Can start plants early indoors in 2” pots or cell packs. Transplant into the garden well before seedlings become root bound.
Sunflowers require full sun. Soil which is moist and moderately fertile will produce the best flower heads. Blooms attract bees, birds and butterflies.
20 seeds.
This Ruby Eclipse blooms in as early as 50 days from seed, well before most other sunflowers in the same height range. These cream-colored, pollen-free 6” to 8” flowers have dark faces and ruby red central rings that vary in width, fading into the petal tips as flowers mature. Freely branching plants grow 4-5½ feet tall, in an attractive fountain-like shape.
Direct sow into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost. Plant seeds 6” apart, ½” deep. Thin them to 1 - 1½ ft. apart. Can start plants early indoors in 2” pots or cell packs. Transplant into the garden well before seedlings become root bound.
Sunflowers require full sun. Soil which is moist and moderately fertile will produce the best flower heads. Blooms attract bees, birds and butterflies.
20 seeds.