Sunflower Velvet Queen 8211 West Coast Seeds

Helianthus annuus Annual Rich dark red Produces many cut flowers Grows to 1.5m (5\’) High impact Rich copper red petals are highlighted with golden yellow around a nearly black central disc. Plant Velvet Queen sunflower seeds for 1.5m (5\’) tall plants with simply gorgeous blooms around 13cm (5\”) wide. This variety looks its best when contrasted with some bright yellow sunflowers in a border or raised bed. Be sure the soil is warm at planting time, and freely draining throughout the season. Velvet Queen is an early flowering type, so try planting at two to three week intervals instead of all at once. The bloom period will be longer this way, and the flowers are just right for cutting and bringing indoors. Annual 2g (Approx.62 Seeds)