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Add rich, dramatic color to your garden with Velvet Queen Sunflower, a stunning heirloom annual sunflower prized for its deep burgundy to wine-red petals surrounding a dark central disk. This variety creates a bold visual contrast in gardens and bouquets and is especially popular for cut flower arrangements.
Velvet Queen Sunflowers grow tall and strong, producing multiple blooms per plant and flowering continuously through summer. They are excellent for pollinator gardens, attracting bees and beneficial insects, and they bring a unique, sophisticated look to cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower-style plantings. Easy to grow and fast to flower, this sunflower is a favorite among gardeners who want something beyond classic yellow.
You will receive:
✔️ 15 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated heirloom
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Velvet Queen Sunflower
Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Average, well-drained
Height: 60–72 inches
Bloom Time: Summer
Days to Bloom: 65–75 days
Cold Stratification: Not required
Velvet Queen Sunflowers are best direct sown after the last frost and thrive in sunny locations with regular watering. Plants may benefit from spacing and light support in windy areas.
Velvet Queen Sunflower 15 Seeds | Deep Burgundy Blooms | Heirloom Sunflower | Pollinator Favorite
$9.99