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Sunflower VELVET QUEEN Heirloom 8” Blooms Birds & Butterflies Non-GMO 100 Seeds, Rustic shades of velvety red, rustic orange or yellow.
 
Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds
Heirloom Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds
The Velvet Queen Sunflower produces huge, beautiful velvety red blooms that are absolutely unforgettable in the garden or a vase. 
Also, the velvet queen can go in rustic shades of orange, yellow or red.  
They will also change colors as they continue to mature. 
This variety can measure up to 8 inches across and will very freely bloom all summer long.
The Velvet Queen is truly the queen of sunflowers!
 
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Annual for full sun. Beautiful 8"-10" (20-25 cm.) velvety crimson blooms on 5'-8' (150-240 cm.) stems.
Non-genetically engineered seeds.
Culture: Easy to grow; plants thrive even in poor soil with moderate moisture.
Sow seed after all danger of frost has passed in a sunny area.
Deadheading spent blooms prolongs blooming season.
Flowers are excellent for cutting.
Boil stems 1 1/2 minutes for lasting arrangements.
Birds love the seeds (and so will you)!
Huge blooms (up to 8 inches across!) of richest butterscotch, with a deep orange ring and big black eye!
 
FAST FACTS
Genus: Helianthus
Species: annuus
Variety: Velvet Queen
Bloom Start to End: Early Summer - Late Summer
Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 4 ft - 5 ft
Plant Width: 24 in
Bloom Size: 6 in - 8 in
Additional Characteristics: Bird Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Flower
Bloom Color: Multi-Color
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist,  well-drained
Soil Tolerance: Normal,  loamy
Uses: Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Outdoor