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Sunflower, Rouge Royale

Sunflower, Rouge Royale

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Sunflower 'Rouge Royale', Helianthus - 50 seeds avg.

Known as the chocolate sunflower! This multi-branching plant will be covered with the beautiful 3-4" dark blooms. Flower heads develop into a taste treats for the birds who love the black oil sunflowers!

Planting Tips:
  • Full sun.
  • Ht.80".
  • Annual.
  • Plant seeds directly in the garden or start indoors for an earlier start to transplant outdoor when 2-3 weeks old.
  • Plant in the garden after the danger of frost has past and the soil has begun to warm.
  • Cover seed; 5-14 days to germinate.
  • This sunflower is pollenless which makes it an excellent cut flower.
  • Great in beds and as a cut, attracts butterflies, birds and beneficial insects, drought tolerant.
  • Note: Formerly known as Moulin Rouge
Harvesting Tips:
  • Harvest sunflowers when they are just beginning to open and the petals are unfolding. This prevents the pests from nibbling on the petals.
  • Make the harvest cut at the end of the stem next to the main stalk.

Weight: 0.05 lb