Velvet Sunflower Seeds

Beautiful variety with striking reddish and brown petals and a dark center. This variety produces a multitude of flowers per plant and can grow to be between 1.5 and 2 meters tall. Sunflowers are an excellent option for attracting pollinators and adding beauty to your garden. Aside from their ornamental uses, their seeds are edible, delicious, and nutritious.

• planting tips

Sunflowers prefer well-fertilized, loose soil with abundant sunlight.

Technical sheet

• Variety: Velvet Queen sunflower | Type: open-pollinated annual ornamental sunflower seed
• Intense petals in burgundy, mahogany, and bronze tones with a dark center — exceptionally decorative
• Highly branched habit producing several flowers per plant
• Days to bloom: approximately 70–80 days from planting
• Excellent for cut flowers, pollinator gardens, and decorative outdoor plantings

How to use

• Sow directly 1 inch deep in full sun, after the last frost
• Leave 12–18 inches between plants — they will branch freely if they have space
• Water regularly until established — they tolerate drought once roots are developed
• Remove withered flowers to encourage continuous flower production
• Store leftover seeds in a sealed container, in a cool, dry, and dark place