{"product_id":"15-sunflower-seeds-velvet-queen-helianthus-annuus-deep-red-blooms-for-cottage-pollinator-gardens","title":"15 Sunflower Seeds Velvet Queen Helianthus annuus Deep Red Blooms for Cottage Pollinator Gardens","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelvet Queen Sunflower is a striking annual known for its rich deep red to burgundy petals with dark centers, adding dramatic warm color to garden beds, borders, and cut flower arrangements. These easy-to-grow flowers reach tall heights and bloom across the summer season, making them a favorite for cottage-style plantings and pollinator-friendly spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVelvet Queen Sunflowers work beautifully in the back of borders, along fences, and in cutting gardens, where their long stems and bold color create strong vertical interest. The blooms draw bees and other pollinating insects, and the mature seed heads can be left standing for birds. Plant in full sun for the strongest stems and deepest color, and provide consistent moisture during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies: Helianthus annuus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Velvet Queen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eType: Annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant_Habit: Tall upright, single-stem to branching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSun: Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil: Well-drained, moderately fertile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDays_to_Harvest: 75-90 days to bloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eZones: 2-11 as annual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGermination: 7-14 days at 65-75F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSowing: Direct sow after last frost, 1\/2 inch deep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing: 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNotes: Deep red-burgundy petals with dark centers; excellent for cut flowers and pollinator gardens\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664737665160,"sku":"AGY-196","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.8048992944_amuh_1ac028d8-e48a-4d92-8b45-57abcff01ab7.jpg?v=1791898351","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/15-sunflower-seeds-velvet-queen-helianthus-annuus-deep-red-blooms-for-cottage-pollinator-gardens","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}