AAS Winners
Sunflower 'Ring of Fire'
Sunflower 'Ring of Fire'
Sunflower 'Ring of Fire'
Sunflower 'Ring of Fire'
2001 AAS Flower Award Winner
'Ring of Fire' is a five-inch sunflower having golden petal edges and a ring of red surrounding the chocolate brown center. Decidedly different from other sunflowers, 'Ring of Fire' stands out in a crowd of plain gold or yellow flowers. Later to bloom, 'Ring of Fire' may require 120 days to show bicolor blooms, but this late season display is often what the garden needs for a fresh new look. Needing a full-sun garden, 'Ring of Fire' plants may reach 4 to 5 feet tall, spreading 2 to 3 feet. The long flower stems are perfect for cut flowers. If not cut, flowers may produce seed for wildlife, another benefit to grow 'Ring of Fire.'
| AAS Winner Primary Details | |
|---|---|
| Award: | AAS Flower Award Winner |
| Class: | Sunflower |
| Variety Name: | 'Ring of Fire' |
| Genus: | Helianthus |
| Species: | annuus |
| Year: | 2001 |
| Common Name: | Sunflower |
| Type: | Flowers |
| Breeder: | Benary Seed |
| Close Market Comparison: | 'Indian Blanket,' 'Floristan' |
| Plant Needs | |
|---|---|
| Duration Type: | Annual |
| Light Needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Normal |
| Staking Required: | NO |
| Plant Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Foliage Color: | Green |
| Plant Habit: | Upright |
| Plant Height: | Tall: Over 24" |
| Garden Spacing: | 30 inches |
| Bloom Time: | Summer |
| Bloom Color: | Red, Brown, gold |
| Bloom Color Pattern: | Bicolor |
| Bloom Size: | 5 inches |
| Fragrance: | None |
| Pollinator Friendly: | Bees, Butterflies, Birds |
| Home Gardener Use | |
|---|---|
| Container: | NO |
| Hanging Basket: | NO |
| Low Edging: | NO |
| Medium Height Divider: | NO |
| Tall Background: | YES |
| Herb: | NO |
| Cut Flower: | YES |
| Dried Flower / Everlasting: | NO |
| Houseplant: | NO |
| Water Garden: | NO |
| Edible Ornamental: | NO |
2004 Gold Medal Winner
Celosia 'Fresh Look Red' (plumosa)
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