Description
Heirloom Beauties has something for every sunflower lover—sunny yellows of ‘Lemon Queen’, beautiful warm tones of ‘Autumn Beauty’, and deep reds of ‘Velvet Queen’. This mix of 4″-8″ wide, richly hued sunflowers is easy to grow and a stunning addition to any garden. Multiple branching plants produce a multitude of blossoms for a generous amount of cut flowers and lots of pollinator activity all summer long.
Variety Info
- Family: Asteraceae
- Type: Sunflower
- Native: North America
- Hardiness: Annual
- Exposure: Full sun
- Bloom Period: Summer to frost
- Plant Dimensions: 5’–8′ tall, 2′ wide, multi-branched
- Variety Info: LEMON QUEEN: 5″–7″ wide, lemon yellow. AUTUMN BEAUTY: 5″–8″ wide in autumnal shades of orange, yellow, gold, and maroon bi-colors. VELVET QUEEN: 4″–6″ wide crimson/rust red.
- Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
- When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sunflowers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
- Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
- Seed Depth: ¼”–½”
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18″ – 24″
- Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 18″–24″
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