25 Seeds Velvet Queen Sunflower Deep Red Bronze Blooms Easy Grow Annual Flower Garden Border Cut Variety

Introducing the Velvet Queen Sunflower, an heirloom annual celebrated for its dramatic, deep burgundy to bronze blossoms that bring rich, autumnal color to summer gardens. These eye-catching flowers make a striking statement in borders, along fences, or in naturalized plantings, and their tall, branching stems provide plenty of blooms for cutting and indoor arrangements.

This easy-to-grow sunflower thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, developing sturdy, multi-branching plants that bloom generously from midsummer to fall. Use them as a tall backdrop for shorter annuals, create a living privacy screen, or harvest the long-lasting stems for bouquets and floral arrangements.
Species: Helianthus annuus
Variety: Velvet Queen
Type: Annual
Plant_Habit: Tall branching sunflower
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, average fertility
Days_to_Harvest: About 90 days to first bloom
Zones: USDA zones 2-11 as annual
Germination: Sow directly in spring after last frost
Sowing: Plant seeds 6 inches apart, 1/2 inch deep
Spacing: Thin to 12-18 inches apart
Notes: Attracts pollinators, excellent cut flower