Sunflower VELVET QUEEN Heirloom 8” Blooms Birds & Butterflies Non-GMO 100 Seeds!

Sunflower VELVET QUEEN Heirloom 8” Blooms Birds &
Butterflies Non-GMO 100 Seeds, Rustic shades of velvety red, rustic orange or yellow.

• Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds
• Heirloom Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds
• The Velvet Queen Sunflower produces huge,
  beautiful velvety red blooms that are absolutely unforgettable in the garden or
  a vase. 
• Also, the velvet queen can go in rustic shades of orange, yellow or red.  
• They will also change colors as they continue to mature. 
• This variety can measure up to 8 inches across
  and will very freely bloom all summer long.
• The Velvet Queen is truly the queen of
  sunflowers!

PRODUCT INFORMATION

• Annual for full sun. Beautiful 8″-10″
  (20-25 cm.) velvety crimson blooms on 5′-8′ (150-240 cm.) stems.
• Non-genetically engineered seeds.
• Culture: Easy to grow; plants thrive even in
  poor soil with moderate moisture.
• Sow seed after all danger of frost has passed
  in a sunny area.
• Deadheading spent blooms prolongs blooming
  season.
• Flowers are excellent for cutting.
• Boil stems 1 1/2 minutes for lasting
  arrangements.
• Birds love the seeds (and so will you)!
• Huge blooms (up to 8 inches across!) of richest
  butterscotch, with a deep orange ring and big black eye!

FAST FACTS

• Genus: Helianthus
• Species: annuus
• Variety: Velvet Queen
• Bloom Start to End: Early Summer – Late Summer
• Habit: Upright
• Plant Height: 4 ft – 5 ft
• Plant Width: 24 in
• Bloom Size: 6 in – 8 in
• Additional Characteristics: Bird Lovers, Easy
  Care Plants, Flower
• Bloom Color: Multi-Color
• Light Requirements: Full Sun
• Moisture Requirements: Dry, Moist,  well-drained
• Soil Tolerance: Normal,  loamy
• Uses: Cut Flowers, Ornamental, Outdoor

HOW TO GROW SUNFLOWERS

1. Sunflowers
   are one of the easiest flowers to grow from seed. Sunflowers grow wonderfully
   along a border and are a good option to grow with children.
2. Before
   Planting: Sunflowers are very tough and can grow in nearly any soil, but prefer
   full sun.
3. Planting:
   Sunflower seeds do best when planted directly into the garden after the last
   frost date has passed. Plant seeds 6 inches apart and 1 inch deep in a shallow
   trench.
4. Watering:
   Sunflowers need water the most during their growth period, which is 20 days
   before and after flowering.
5. Fertilizer:
   Sunflowers typically do not require fertilizing because they grow so easily,
   but a slow-release granular fertilizer can be added to poorer soils as the
   better the soil, the bigger the flowers will grow.
6. Days
   to Maturity: Sunflowers bloom around 120 days
7. Harvesting:
   In addition to storing the flowers in a vase to lighten up a room, Sunflower
   seedlings can be harvested once the flowers are done blooming and have spread
   their for culinary use.
8. Tips:
   Do not grow Sunflowers near potatoes or pole beans, as their leaves, seeds and
   stems emit a substance that inhibits some other plant’s growth

SEED STORING

• Store your seeds in a cool, dry and dark location.
• Most seeds have a long shelf life, but heat and moisture will cut
  that life short.
• Dedicate a drawer or cabinet to storing your seeds where you can
  also house your gardening journal close at hand for dreaming, planning and preparing.

Customer Service

• Upon receipt of your
  package or box, be sure to open immediately and check the contents. We always
  add extra seed in case any get damaged in shipping so feel free to count them ?
• The products you have
  just received are perishable and care should be taken to ensure their future
  viability. 
• Your success and
  happiness is our success and happiness! 
• We have the friendliest
  and fastest customer service you’ve ever seen so don’t hesitate to contact us!

Fast and Free!

• Free
  shipping!
• Your
  seeds will ship the day after payment via USPS First Class mail!
• 30
  day returns, please contact us if needed!