Velvet Queen Sunflower

The Seed Savers Exchange - (H. annuus) Striking 4" wide flower heads with mahogany-red petals and an almost black center. Well branched free-flowering plants with strong stems make this an ideal sunflower for borders or cut flowers. Plants grow 5-7' tall. Annual, 75-100 days. 

Characteristics: 

• Annual flowers with multiple flower heads per plant
• Plants grow to 5-7 feet tall
• Flowers are mahogany-red and 4 inches across
• Ideal as cut flowers
• 75-100 days
• 100 seeds per packet 

Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors after the last frost. Sunflowers prefer full sun to light shade and well-drained rich soil. Provide support for tall plants.

Sow 1/2" Deep

Plant 6" Apart

Germination 10-14 days

Plant 24-36" apart

Light: Full Sun

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