Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds - Flower Plant

Velvet Queen sunflower is a warm-season annual plant known for its striking deep red to bronze-colored blooms with dark centers. This variety produces branching plants with multiple flowers per stem, making it suitable for extended flowering and garden displays. It performs well in warm climates with full sunlight and thrives in well-drained soil. Plants typically grow to medium-tall heights and establish quickly, producing blooms throughout the summer season. The flowers are suitable for garden borders, pollinator-friendly planting, and cut flower use.

Features

• Branching growth with multiple blooms per plant
• Produces deep red to bronze-colored flowers with dark centers
• Adapted to warm-season cultivation
• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and cut flower use
• Attracts pollinators and supports garden biodiversity

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus
• Common Name (US): Sunflower
• Seed Type / Variety: Velvet Queen sunflower variety
• Growth Habit: Upright, branching annual
• USDA Zones: 2–11
• Planting Season: Spring after last frost
• Growing Season: Summer
• Sowing Season: March–June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7–14 days in warm soil (18–25°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• Mature Plant Size: 120–180 cm height, 45–60 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm