Sunflower Seeds - Ruby Eclipse

Sunflower Seeds - Ruby Eclipse

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  • Fast-growing, branching variety ensures cuts for months
  • Benefits from pinching–the more you cut the more they bloom
  • Seeds are inoculated with fungicide to help prevent pest and disease issues
  • Excellent companion to cornflower and lupine
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About

Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Spring
Color Mixed
Growth Habit Branching
Plant Height 60 to 72 inches
Bloom Season Summer through Fall

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Edible, Fast Growing
Growing Conditions Commercial, Drought Tolerant, Outdoor

About Sunflower Seeds - Ruby Eclipse

Helianthus annuus

Seed Type Hybrid Seed
Plant Type ProCut
Also known as Comb Flower, Golden Flower of Peru, St Bartholomew's Star

No worries if you missed April’s astronomical event; you can easily introduce a touch of celestial charm to your garden with Ruby Eclipse. Bicolor blooms featuring ruby-red and rose petals with a striking dark center set against a summer sky, Ruby Eclipse sunflowers make a dramatic statement whether in the garden or in a floral arrangement. A branching variety that stands five to six feet tall at maturity, Ruby Eclipse is a vigorous grower that will produce buckets of blooms all summer.

These seeds are coated with a fungicidal treatment that protects them from pests and disease during the seeding and germination phases.

Planting Information

Planting Sunflower Seeds - Ruby Eclipse

Planting Season Spring
Sowing Method Direct Sow, Start Indoors
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/2 inch
Plant Spacing 4 to 6 inches
Plant Height 60 to 72 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
View our Sunflower Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 80 Sq. Ft