Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds for Planting - Heirloom Non-GMO Sunflower Seeds (50 Count) | Fresh Garden Flower Seeds for Home Gardening, Landscaping & Pollinator Gardens

Velvet Queen sunflowers grow so vigorously that there is little reason to start seeds indoors. Sow Velvet Queen seeds directly after final frost in a sunny spot at the north end of the garden and shelter from strong winds. Sunflowers may need staking if grown isolated and away from the support of a full garden. Velvet Queen seeds will take 7 – 14 days for germination. Plant 2 – 3 Velvet Queen sunflower seeds ½” deep 10 - 12” apart in average, light, loamy, and well-drained soil in full sun. Always plant tall variety sunflowers at the north end of a garden because it will not take long for it to overshadow a poorly planned garden. Adjust staking and wind protection as Velvet Queen sunflower matures. Monitor regularly for foliage-eating beetles and caterpillars. Velvet Queen sunflower seeds are quick to mature at 90 - 110 days as 60 – 72” tall branching uprights with 10” wide spreads and one 8” head of smokey blood-orange mahogany petals around a black seeded center.

elvet Queen seeds grow one of summer's most exclusive and rare blooms, exceptional 60 – 72” tall branching sunflowers with hypnotic 8” heads of smokey blood-orange mahogany petals around a heavily black-seeded center.

Days to Maturity 90 - 110 days | Hardiness Zone 2 – 10 | Planting Depth Plant 2 – 3 seeds ½" deep | Plant Spacing 10 - 12" | Growth Habit 60 – 72” tall branching upright 10” wide with one 8” head atop the stalk

Planting Packets with Instructions - Each packet of 50 Velvet Queen Sunflower seeds has full instructions on how to grow these beautiful sunflowers for your outdoor home garden!

Soaking seeds in cool water for 12-24 hours prior to planting will help speed up germination

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