Drop Dead Red Sunflowers

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Drop Dead Red Sunflowers

Sunflowers are easy to grow from seed, and bloom for an extended period from mid-summer to fall. Keep the plants attractive by removing spent flowers. This sunflower will grow in almost any soil but it blooms and thrives best in rich garden soil. A bouquet or border of these stunners will stop your visitors in their tracks. The Drop Dead Red Sunflower Mixture is a florist's dream. Sunflowers can be planted in the spring after the last average frost date. This designer mixture of pollenless, long lasting, cut-flower quality sunflowers features a range of reds from soft autumnal hues to bicolor to deep, dark burgundy tones. The Drop Dead Red Sunflower would be an excellent addition to a wildflower patch or naturalized area receiving little or no care. ... more information

 

Marigold - Giant Sunset They are moderately drought tolerant, so only water when needed. Pick faded flowers to encourage more blooms. Plant in the spring after the last average frost date. The Marigold Giant Sunset, 'Tagetes erecta', is a tall Marigold that will grow to 3 foot tall. The flowers are also large and are shades of orange and yellow. The Giant Sunset will begin to bloom in late spring and will continue to bloom until first frost. If you love Marigolds, why not go all out and try a Marigold that will grow TALL. The Giant Sunset prefers full sun and rich, organic soils that are well drained.

Drop Dead Red Sunflowers