Description

Transform your garden with the vibrant charm of Botanical Interests' Heirloom Beauties Sunflower Seeds. This stunning mix features sunny yellows from 'Lemon Queen,' warm autumnal tones of 'Autumn Beauty,' and rich reds from 'Velvet Queen.' Growing 5'–8' tall with multi-branching stems, these sunflowers produce an abundance of blooms perfect for cut flowers, attracting pollinators, and creating a beautiful hedge or screen. Edible petals add color to salads and desserts, while the artichoke-like buds are a unique culinary delight. With drought tolerance and blooms lasting from summer to frost, these heirlooms are a timeless addition to your garden.

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
Family: Asteraceae
Native: North America
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 5'–8' tall, 2' wide, multi-branched
Variety Information: 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.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

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″

200 seeds.