Ferry-Morse Sunflower Seeds - Velvet Queen

The velvety, deep red flower of the Velvet Queen Sunflower provides unsurpassed garden beauty. This old-fashioned sunflower is easy to maintain and offers long-lasting bloom period performance. The Velvet Queen Sunflower has tall, branched plants that are topped with large, dramatic blooms in rich, warm colors. Stunning in garden displays and cut flower bouquets. These sunflower seeds are easy to grow and provide you with a beautiful way to decorate your garden and home. Interested in growing your very own sunflower garden? Visit this link to learn more.

• Non-Neonic: Safe for Bees
• Good For Pollinators
• Grows Best In: Full Sun
• Days to Germination: 10-14 Days
• Best Container Size: 18"+
• Growing Height: 60"
• Water Needs: Average (1-2/week)

• Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Pollinators, Songbirds and Specialized Bees, Pet Friendly
• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
• Approximate Number of Seeds Per Packet: 10
• Plant Type: Flower
• Plant Lifecycle: Annual
• Pelleted Seed Count: 4-10
• Fill Weight: 0.6 gram
• Days To Bloom: 65-70 Days
• Landscape Use: Bedding
• Disease Resistance: Deer Resistance/Dry Soil/Poor Soil
• Tolerance: Drought Tolerant
• Growing Seasons: Spring/Summer
• Harvest/Bloom Seasons: Summer

Plant Velvet Queen Sunflower seeds directly outdoors. Thin to 6"-8" between plants if necessary. Water regularly and weed between plants. Plant every two weeks for a continuous supply of flowers.

• Planting Depth: 0.5"
• Seed Spacing: Sow Velvet Queen Sunflower seeds roughly 6" apart

Plant Velvet Queen Sunflower seeds with other decorative sunflowers such as Lemon Queen, Autumn Beauty and Evening Sun for a spectacular garden display.