Sunflower Seeds - Autumn Beauty
- Annual; Great for cut flowers
- Easy to grow; Summer blooming
- Prefers full sun exposure
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About Sunflower Seeds - Autumn Beauty
Helianthus annuus
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Sunflower Seeds - Autumn Beauty
A vibrant mix of lovely "sunset" colors, oranges, reds, yellows and various patterns thereof. Autumn Beauty Sunflowers are reminiscent of seasonal leaves and an interesting alternative to traditional yellow sunflowers.
Fast Facts
About Sunflower Seeds - Autumn Beauty
Helianthus annuus
Buy Sunflower Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Sunflower Seeds - Autumn Beauty
A vibrant mix of lovely "sunset" colors, oranges, reds, yellows and various patterns thereof. Autumn Beauty Sunflowers are reminiscent of seasonal leaves and an interesting alternative to traditional yellow sunflowers.
How to Plant Autumn Beauty Sunflowers
When to Plant Sunflower Seeds
It is recommended to sow your sunflower seeds directly into your garden rather than start them in starter pots. Sunflowers send down long taproots that can be stunted in small pots. Once all danger of frost has passed and both daytime and nighttime temperatures reach 55F to 60F you are ready to sow your sunflower seeds.
Where to Plant Sunflower Seeds
Sunflowers grow best in full-sun locations – receiving at least 6 to 8 hours of full sun exposure per day. Though sunflowers are not finicky, they do appreciate loose, well-draining soil. Choose a location that is sheltered from strong winds, perhaps along a fence or near a building. Also consider the height that the particular variety will reach.
How to Plant Sunflower Seeds
Once you have chosen your location, dig down to a depth of 2 inches and turn the soil over to loosen it. Many seeds, like poppies, need sun to germinate. This is not the case with sunflowers and in fact need to be pressed 1 inch deep into the soil. If left on the soil surface, more than likely birds will come and eat them before they ever get anywhere close to germination. Final spacing should be 36” apart for giant sunflowers, 24’ apart for regular-sized and 12” apart for miniature varieties.
How to Care for Sunflowers
Sunflowers are usually problem-free. Plant early enough so that autumn frosts do not cut your sunflowers’ life cycle short. Too much rainfall before and after germination can cause the seeds to rot or bring on downy mildew. Be sure to seed after the rainy season to avoid this.
If you would like to harvest the seeds to either replant next year, wait until the end of the bloom cycle. Sunflowers blooms often last 30-45 days. Toward the end of this period, the green back of the flower head will begin to turn yellow and will usually droop at this time. You will also see the seeds swelling on the face of the sunflower. Cover the flowers with paper bags to protect them from birds. Cut off the flower heads and leave inside the brown paper bag. Store this bag in a well-ventilated place like a garage until fully dry. Rub along the seeds with the palm of your hand and the seeds should fall right out into your bag, or work over a cookie sheet. Store seeds in a cool, dry environment until you are ready to reseed next year.
To eat: Soak overnight in water, or salt water. Drain, spread on a shallow baking sheet, and roast for 3 hours at 200F or until crisp.
Seed Coverage for Sunflower Seeds - Autumn Beauty
| Amount |
Recommended Coverage |
| Packet |
Up to 10 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Ounce |
Up to 30 Sq. Ft |
| 1/4 Pound |
Up to 125 Sq. Ft |
| 1 Pound |
Up to 500 Sq. Ft |
| 5 Pounds |
Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft |
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I couldn't wait to plant these seeds. I forgot to put wire over the area I planted 1/2 of them and a little squirrel was eating the seeds when I went to water them. The other half all came up.I had put screen over them Every seed was good. Can't wait to see these beautiful sunflowers.
- Donnajean Doyle, Jun 2016
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- mark martin, Jun 2015
autumn beauty
I discovered some of these mixed in w/ the wildflowers that I planted. They are beautiful, but I never realized that there would be multiple blooms on them. Each stalk has many blooms coming out.
- Nancy Russell, Jun 2013
Sunshine in my garden!
I planted the Autumn Beauty Mixed Sunflower for one side of my garden that desperately needed colors. And boy was I not disappointed!! That side of the garden looked throughout all summer brightened with sun - all sorts of shades of red, yellow and oranges. Now it seems the rest of the garden looks really sad in comparison...:-)
- Joan, Sep 2011