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Sunflower Seeds - Velvet Queen

Rich mahogany blooms add a dramatic flair to the garden

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Microgreens
North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus annuus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 73 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Multi-Flowered

COLOR

  • Red

Grow Heirloom Sunflowers - Plant Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds

The vibrant petals of Velvet Queen Sunflowers seem to glow with color, offset by the large, black center! Extra tall stalks produce a bounty of blooms that will set your summer garden ablaze with color!

  • • Annual; Dramatic, dark blooms
  • • Easy to grow; Large blooms
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 53 Up to 10 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 1,000 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 4,000 Up to 125 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 16,000 Up to 500 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds 80,000 Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Sunflower Seeds - Velvet Queen FAQs

    What is Velvet Queen Sunflower also known as?

    Velvet Queen Sunflower is also known as Comb Flower, Golden Flower of Peru, and St. Bartholomew's Star.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Sunflower Seeds - Velvet Queen

    I live in zone 5a, this is ONE sunflower plant I started indoors before the end of April. the main stalk is robust, and began flowering beginning of August and there are a ton of blooms, more than I was expecting. I would say the velvet is a little more on the orange side as opposed to red, but SO lovely! Will grow again next year!

    A G. 4/5

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