Ring of Fire is an award-winning branching sunflower named for its dramatic bicolor bloom, with petals that are deep red at the base flaring to bright golden-yellow at the tips, encircling a dark central disc. An All-America Selections winner, it grows four to six feet tall and branches to produce many four- to five-inch flowers over a long season. It is pollen-free on the main flowers in some strains and is highly valued as a cut flower for its vivid, fiery coloring and clean stems. This variety is a strong pollinator plant and a reliable performer in full sun, making it a favorite for cutting gardens and permaculture borders where a bold splash of warm color is wanted.
Flavor Profile
Grown as an ornamental and cut flower; the plant is prized for its vivid bicolor blooms.
Visual Characteristics
Branching 4-6 foot plants with many 4-5 inch bicolor blooms, red at the base flaring to golden-yellow tips around a dark disc.
Growing Tips
An All-America Selections winner ideal for cutting. Grow in full sun and cut often to extend the bloom period.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.