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Midnight Rouge Sunflower Seeds For Planting (Helianthus annuus)
Midnight Rouge Sunflower Seeds For Planting (Helianthus annuus)
Midnight Rouge Sunflower Seeds For Planting (Helianthus annuus)
Midnight Rouge Sunflower Seeds For Planting (Helianthus annuus)

Midnight Rouge Sunflower Seeds For Planting (Helianthus annuus)

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ALL ABOUT THESE SUNFLOWERS

SEED COUNT
100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED
YES

ORGANIC
NO

UNTREATED
YES

NON-GMO
YES

POLLINATORS
YES
So named because plants with the word “blood” in their name tend to scare off families with small children, this Helianthus variety really does have a deep, sanguinary hue, with petals that are typically tinged yellow at their bases. The central disc is a deep reddish-brown, often with a freckling of bright yellow near the center, and the large leaves are a lush medium-green.


Grown as annuals in USDA Hardiness Zones 2-11, Midnight Rouge tops out between four and six feet in height, with an 18-inch spread. The flowers themselves bloom from three to six inches in diameter and attract birds and beneficial insects. They work well as background plantings in locations with full sun, or among other compact yellow and gold sunflower varieties for stunning contrast. If you’re planning on growing a row of giant sunflowers, these are great for hiding stalks and filling in the gaps.


Midnight Rouge sunflowers are incredibly easy to grow from seed. They’re hardy and pest-resistant; even deer tend to pass them by. They’ll bloom all summer with consistent care, though they can handle a little neglect. They rarely—if ever—need staking, despite their height. Want to bring some color indoors? These crimson beauties make spectacular, long-lasting cut flowers. You can harvest their seeds for wintertime bird food by drying the center discs and knocking the seeds into a fine mesh bag, or simply hanging the dried seed heads outside for the birds to plunder.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP
Sunflowers develop long taproots, so it is best to use a loose sowing medium. They also do not transplant well, so if you decide to start some of your sunflowers indoors, we recommend using biodegradable CowPots. Direct sow in early spring when temperatures are at least 65°F.

SEED PREP
No seed prep needed.

SOWING DEPTH
1/2” under

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sunlight

SOIL CONDITIONS
Adaptable but well drained.

MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily

GERMINATION
7 to 10 days.

PLANT HEIGHT
4’ to 6' tall

PLANT WIDTH
18” to 24” wide.

PLANT SPACING
12” to 18” apart.

FLOWER COLOR
Deep Burgundy

FLOWER SIZE
3” to 6”

SEASON
Annual

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Helianthus annuus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to germinate and grow.

CUT FLOWER
YES

WHAT ARE CUSTOMERS SAYING?
ALL ABOUT THESE SUNFLOWERS

SEED COUNT
100 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATEDED
YES

ORGANIC
NO

HEIRLOOM
YES

UNTREATED
YES

LURES POLLINATORS
YES
So named because plants with the word “blood” in their name tend to scare off families with small children, this Helianthus variety really does have a deep, sanguinary hue, with petals that are typically tinged yellow at their bases. The central disc is a deep reddish-brown, often with a freckling of bright yellow near the center, and the large leaves are a lush medium-green.


Grown as annuals in USDA Hardiness Zones 2-11, Midnight Rouge tops out between four and six feet in height, with an 18-inch spread. The flowers themselves bloom from three to six inches in diameter and attract birds and beneficial insects. They work well as background plantings in locations with full sun, or among other compact yellow and gold sunflower varieties for stunning contrast. If you’re planning on growing a row of giant sunflowers, these are great for hiding stalks and filling in the gaps.


Midnight Rouge sunflowers are incredibly easy to grow from seed. They’re hardy and pest-resistant; even deer tend to pass them by. They’ll bloom all summer with consistent care, though they can handle a little neglect. They rarely—if ever—need staking, despite their height. Want to bring some color indoors? These crimson beauties make spectacular, long-lasting cut flowers. You can harvest their seeds for wintertime bird food by drying the center discs and knocking the seeds into a fine mesh bag, or simply hanging the dried seed heads outside for the birds to plunder.

ADDITIONAL SOWING INFORMATION

GROWERS TIP
Sunflowers develop long taproots, so it is best to use a loose sowing medium. They also do not transplant well, so if you decide to start some of your sunflowers indoors, we recommend using biodegradable CowPots. Direct sow in early spring when temperatures are at least 65°F.

SEED PREP
No seed prep needed.

SOWING DEPTH
1/2” under

LIGHT PREFERENCE
Full sunlight

SOIL CONDITIONS
Adaptable but well drained.

MOISTURE NEEDS
Water daily

GERMINATION
7 to 10 days.

PLANT HEIGHT
4’ to 6' tall

PLANT WIDTH
18” to 24” wide.

PLANT SPACING
12” to 18” apart.

FLOWER COLOR
Deep Burgundy

FLOWER SIZE
3” to 6”

SEASON
Annual

SCIENTIFIC NAME
Helianthus annuus

DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Very easy to germinate and grow.

CUT FLOWER
YES

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United States

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