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Ring of Fire sunflowers debuted as a 2001 AAS award-winning selection for “being different than other flowers and standing out in a crowd of plain gold or yellow flowers.” Ring of Fire sunflower seeds grow hardy, vigorous garden performers and are a timeless seasonal favorite to add as a centerpiece to any fresh cut arrangement, basket, or bouquet. 100 Seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ring of Fire Sunflower Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Helianthus annuus \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunflowers are often sown directly after the frost. Ring of Fire seeds, however, can be slow to maturity and recommended to start indoors 3 – 4 weeks prior for earlier blooms. Transplant once there are two sets of true leaves and harden off plants into a warm, sunny spot in the garden or an indoor container. 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Ring of Fire sunflower seeds are an easy and award-winning grow for invigorating any dull or tired garden. Ring of Fire seeds grow unique 5 – 6” golden yellow sunflower heads erupting with a fiery sunburst-mahogany ring around a heavily-seeded, chocolate center. Ring of Fire sunflowers debuted as a 2001 AAS award-winning selection for “being different than other flowers and standing out in a crowd of plain gold or yellow flowers.” Ring of Fire sunflower seeds grow hardy, vigorous garden performers and are a timeless seasonal favorite to add as a centerpiece to any fresh cut arrangement, basket, or bouquet. 100 Seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Ring of Fire Sunflower Garden Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!--attr--\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaxonomy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e Helianthus annuus \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSow Indoors or Outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunflowers are often sown directly after the frost. Ring of Fire seeds, however, can be slow to maturity and recommended to start indoors 3 – 4 weeks prior for earlier blooms. 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Ring of of Fire sunflowers are vigorous garden performers and have no serious pests or diseases, but monitor regularly for aphids. Ring of Fire sunflower seeds mature in 90 – 110 days as a 48 – 60” tall bushy upright habit and a green 24 – 36” spread of foliage with one dazzling 5 – 6” head of golden yellow petals with a fiery sunburst-mahogany ring around a heavily-seeded, chocolate center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing of Fire sunflower is a 2001 All-American Selections (AAS) Flower Winner for its distinct and undeniable “ring of fire” that bursts from its center. AAS judges note the Ring of Fire sunflower for “being different than other flowers... standing out in a crowd of plain gold or yellow flowers... and its long flower stems are perfect for cut flowers or feeding wildlife.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--split--\u003e"}