{"product_id":"helianthus-red-seeds","title":"Helianthus (Red and Brown) - 10 Seeds (SUMMER)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelianthus Red and Brown produces dramatic sunflower blooms with velvety deep red petals, darker brown-burgundy shading and large chocolate-brown centres. The rich colour looks especially striking against its broad green leaves and tall upright stems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis warm-season ornamental sunflower creates a bold background in sunny flower beds and can also be grown as a feature plant in a large, deep pot. The blooms attract bees and butterflies and can be cut for distinctive indoor arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Gardeners Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich Flower Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Velvety red petals develop dark brown and burgundy shading.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark Centres:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large chocolate-brown centres create a strong contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTall Garden Display:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Adds height behind shorter summer flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator Friendly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Attracts bees and butterflies while flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Cutting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces distinctive flowers for arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually 7–14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 20–30°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing temperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Around 20–35°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e At least 6–8 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A deep 14–16-inch pot for one plant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e About 12–18 inches between plants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 4–6 feet\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep, fertile and well-draining mix\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst flowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Usually around 10–14 weeks after sowing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSowing note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e In Lahore, Faisalabad, Islamabad and Rawalpindi, sow from February to April. In hotter areas such as Karachi and southern Punjab, sow from January to March, or again from August to September after prolonged monsoon rain and the strongest heat have eased. In colder northern and hilly areas, sow from March to May after the risk of hard frost has passed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a sunny garden position or fill a deep pot with moist, well-draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow each seed approximately ½ inch deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater gently and keep the soil lightly moist until germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin crowded seedlings and retain the strongest plant at each position.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf starting in containers, use separate cells or small pots for each seed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplant while the seedlings are young, keeping the root ball together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Care\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater deeply whenever the upper inch of soil begins drying. Avoid frequent shallow watering because taller plants develop better stability when their roots grow deeper. Install a stake early if the plants are exposed to strong wind, and tie the stem loosely as it grows.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMix a small amount of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/vermicompost-fertilizer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVermicompost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e into the soil before sowing. When flower buds begin forming, apply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/npk-5-15-45-fertilizer-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNPK 5-15-45\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lightly according to its directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer because it can produce tall, weak stems. Check the new growth and flower buds for aphids, thrips, whiteflies and spider mites. If found, spray \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeem Oil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on the affected areas while avoiding open flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocal Gardener Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sow in the final position whenever possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStake the stem before it becomes tall and top-heavy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtect young seedlings from snails, birds and strong watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow a few seeds every 2–3 weeks for flowers over a longer period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flower heads begin opening approximately 10–14 weeks after sowing. Depending on individual plants and growing space, a strong central stem may carry one large primary flower followed by smaller side blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor arrangements, cut the stem early in the morning when the petals have opened but the flower is still fresh. Place it in clean water immediately. Leave selected mature heads on the plant if you want to collect seeds or provide food for garden birds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill every flower have exactly the same shade?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Individual plants may produce flowers ranging from dark red to burgundy, bronze-red or brown-red. The depth of colour can also change as each flower matures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy is my sunflower growing tall without producing a bud?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plant may still be immature. Weak sunlight, excessive nitrogen fertilizer or crowded conditions can also delay bud development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill saved seeds produce the same red and brown flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot always. Sunflowers are easily cross-pollinated by insects, so seeds collected from the plants may produce variations if other sunflower varieties were flowering nearby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy are the lower leaves turning yellow?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne or two older lower leaves may yellow naturally as the plant grows. Widespread yellowing can indicate waterlogged soil, prolonged dryness, root damage or insufficient nutrients.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs this sunflower an annual or perennial?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Helianthus is grown as an annual. It germinates, flowers and produces seeds within one warm growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Helianthus Red and Brown, Red Sunflower, Dark Red Sunflower, Ornamental Sunflower, Suraj Mukhi, Helianthus annuus, سورج مکھی\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moji Mall","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46254011810014,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8353\/2254\/files\/Helianthus_red_and_brown_shades_3.jpg?v=1790393033","url":"https:\/\/mojimall.pk\/products\/helianthus-red-seeds","provider":"Moji Mall","version":"1.0","type":"link"}