Description
Cherry Rose Sunflower Seeds 6165.
Ultra-Fast Maturing Single-Stem Sunflower with Striking Cherry-Red and Lemon-Tipped Petals.
Cherry Rose Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is the fastest-maturing sunflower variety available, coming into full bloom in an incredible 40 days from sowing. This high-performance hybrid produces stunning, single-stemmed flowers featuring deep cherry-red petals elegantly tipped with soft lemon yellow surrounding a dark central disc. Reaching a tall, sturdy garden height of 150 cm, Cherry Rose is built on strong, solid stocks—especially when grown under cool night temperatures. An extraordinary choice for commercial cut-flower growers and home gardeners looking for fast turnaround times and unique, high-impact bouquet blooms.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 6165
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Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus ‘Cherry Rose’
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Type: Hybrid Single-Stem Annual
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Days to Maturity: 40 days
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Height: 150 cm
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Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Rich, well-drained soil (Avoid drought stress)
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Germination: 5–10 days at 21°C
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Seed Depth: 6–12 mm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 15 seeds per packet
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Cherry Rose Sunflower is easy to establish by direct sowing in late spring or starting early in biodegradable pots.
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Outdoor Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors in late May once soil has warmed. Select a full-sun location with well-drained soil. Sow seeds 6 to 12 mm deep and 7.5 to 10 cm apart. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30 to 45 cm apart once established to ensure good air circulation around foliage.
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Indoor Sowing: Start seeds indoors 2 to 3 weeks early using plantable peat pots or Jiffy 7s to prevent root disturbance during transplanting. Maintain a temperature of 21°C for the 5 to 10 day germination period. Hard off and plant out in full sun after frost danger passes.
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Watering & Nutrition Care: Sunflowers require adequate, consistent soil moisture at all times—avoid drought stress. Apply overhead irrigation sparingly to keep foliage dry and reduce disease pressure. Fertilize twice early in the season with a high-nitrate fertilizer (such as 15-5-15 or equivalent; avoid ammonia-based nitrogen). Stop fertilizing entirely once flower buds form.
Why Cherry Rose Sunflower Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want breathtaking cut sunflowers in record time, Cherry Rose is an unbeatable choice. Its rapid 40-day flowering speed, dramatic cherry-red and lemon coloration, sturdy single stems, and excellent vase performance make it an indispensable annual staple for Canadian cut gardens and flower beds.
