Ring of Fire Sunflowers - Helianthus Annuus

Ring of Fire Sunflower Seeds – Helianthus annuus 'Ring of Fire'

Buy Ring of Fire sunflower seeds online and grow vibrant, two-toned blooms that light up your garden with fiery brilliance. Helianthus annuus 'Ring of Fire' is a stunning, bicolour sunflower variety with a deep red flame encircling a golden-yellow edge. Bred for ornamental impact, it offers both dramatic colour and long-lasting performance.

Perfect for cut flower arrangements, borders, and pollinator gardens, these sunflowers are easy to grow and ideal for UK gardeners of all skill levels.

🔥 Why Choose Ring of Fire Sunflowers?

• Unique two-tone flowers: Striking combination of golden petals with a bold red ring around a dark centre – an eye-catching twist on the classic sunflower.

• Perfect height: Reaches around 90–120cm (3–4ft) – great for flower beds, borders, and pots.

• Pollinator magnet: Loved by bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects. Sunflowers are included on the RHS plants for pollinators list

• Excellent cut flower: Long-lasting in vases and bouquets.

• Easy to grow: Quick to germinate and thrives in UK conditions.

Background & Uses

Originally bred for the cut flower industry and ornamental gardening, Ring of Fire sunflowers are a modern cultivar of Helianthus annuus, a plant with ancient roots in Native American agriculture. Traditionally used for seeds, oil, and decoration, sunflowers are now celebrated worldwide for their beauty, ecological benefits, and ease of cultivation.

Ring of Fire brings a fiery twist to this legacy – combining vivid aesthetics with all the benefits of traditional sunflowers, including pollinator support and low-maintenance care.

Germination Guide for Ring of Fire Sunflower Seeds (UK Specific)

Sunflowers are one of the easiest summer flowers to grow in the UK, and Ring of Fire is no exception. Just follow this step-by-step guide for success:

What You’ll Need:

• Ring of Fire sunflower seeds

• Compost or multipurpose potting mix

• Pots, seed trays, or garden beds

• Sunny growing spot

• Watering can or spray bottle

How to Germinate Ring of Fire Sunflowers:

Indoor Sowing (Early Start – Recommended for UK):

• When: Sow indoors from March to May.

• Containers: Use small pots or seed trays with drainage holes.

• Soil: Fill with free-draining compost and water gently.

• Sowing: Sow seeds 1–1.5cm deep, one per pot or spaced 10cm apart.

• Light & Warmth: Place in a bright location, ideally a south-facing windowsill or greenhouse.

• Temperature: Maintain 18–22°C for best germination. A heated propagator would be ideal.

• Germination Time: Typically 7–14 days.

Outdoor Sowing (After Last Frost):

• Direct sow in final position from late April to early June once danger of frost has passed.

• Sow seeds 2cm deep and 30cm apart in a sunny, sheltered spot with rich, well-drained soil.

How to Grow Ring of Fire Sunflowers in the UK

Sunlight:

• Requires full sun – at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.

Soil:

• Prefers loamy, fertile, and well-drained soil.

• Enrich with compost or manure before planting for maximum flowering.

Watering:

• Water regularly but do not over-saturate.

• Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings to prevent root rot.

Support:

• Stake taller plants if growing in windy or exposed areas.

• The 3–4ft height makes them manageable in most garden settings without heavy support.

Flowering Time:

• Blooms from July to September.

• Flowers last 1–2 weeks each and continuously bloom for several weeks with proper care.

Deadheading:

• Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

• Leave final blooms to dry if you wish to collect seeds or feed birds in autumn.

Ideal For:

• Colourful borders and beds

• Cottage gardens and wildlife-friendly spaces

• Cut flower production

• Gardeners looking for unique sunflower varieties

• Children’s gardens and beginner growers

Key Features Summary

• Buy Ring of Fire sunflower seeds UK

• Red and yellow bicolour sunflower variety

• Ideal sunflowers for pollinators and cut flowers

• Compact, ornamental sunflower perfect for UK gardens

• Easy-to-grow summer flowers for beginners

• Grow fiery sunflowers from seed in pots or beds

• Unique sunflowers for British wildflower gardens

What You’ll Receive:

• Premium quality Ring of Fire sunflower seeds from trusted UK seed suppliers

• germination and growing advice availkable from our team should you need it

• Support from our UK-based gardening experts

Order Your Ring of Fire Sunflower Seeds Today

Bring heat and drama to your garden with Ring of Fire Sunflowers – bold, beautiful, and brilliantly easy to grow. Whether you're planting for pollinators, cutting for bouquets, or simply craving colour, this sunflower delivers.

✅ Fast UK shipping
✅ High germination rates
✅ Pollinator-friendly and included on the RHS plants for pollinators list

Add a blaze of colour to your garden – order your Ring of Fire sunflower seeds now!