Rio Carnival F1 Hybrid Sunflower Seeds (Dwarf)
Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
- Compact dwarf variety growing to approx. 50 cm tall.
- Produces multiple striking bi-coloured, pollen-free blooms.
- Fast flowering—blooms appear in just 6–7 weeks from planting.
- Perfect for pots, containers, and open garden beds.
Product Description
The Rio Carnival F1 Hybrid Sunflower (Dwarf) is a show-stopping variety that delivers vibrant colour and compact growth, making it perfect for smaller spaces. Its dazzling bi-coloured blooms capture the festive energy of a carnival, adding excitement and brightness to any garden, balcony, or patio. Growing only to around 50 cm tall, it’s easy to manage yet highly impactful, producing multiple pollen-free flowers that are long-lasting and clean for indoor use.
This hybrid is specially bred to flower quickly, producing its first flush of colourful blooms in just 6–7 weeks from sowing. The pollen-free habit makes it perfect for allergy-friendly households and tidy cut flower arrangements, while its stocky dwarf stature ensures it thrives in pots, raised beds, or small garden plots without taking over.
Despite its compact growth, Rio Carnival is full of surprises. When planted in larger pots or directly into open garden soil, the plants will stretch slightly taller and reward you with more secondary blooms, ensuring a continuous display of carnival-inspired colour throughout the season.
Easy to grow and highly rewarding, this sunflower is a brilliant choice for gardeners of all experience levels, including children and beginners. Its festive, bi-coloured flowers create a lively display outdoors and indoors, bringing warmth and joy wherever they bloom.
Sowing Information
- Sowing Depth: 10–15 mm
- Germination Time: 7–10 days
- Flowering Time: 6–7 weeks from planting
- Position: Full sun
- Sowing Season: Spring to early Autumn
Growing Tips
Sow seeds directly into pots, containers, or garden beds, as sunflowers prefer not to be transplanted. For compact growth, use small pots or containers; for larger plants and additional blooms, opt for bigger pots or open ground. Ensure a full sun position and water regularly to support strong growth. A liquid fertiliser applied every 2–3 weeks will encourage even more vibrant flowering.
Harvest & Display
The bright, bi-coloured flowers of Rio Carnival F1 are excellent for cutting and arranging indoors, staying fresh and clean thanks to their pollen-free habit. Outdoors, their festive colours make them ideal for garden borders, patio displays, and balcony gardens. With rapid growth and a long flowering period, they guarantee a carnival of colour throughout the warmer months.