Name: Red Velvet Sunflower Seeds - Helianthus Annuus - (40 Per Pack)
SKU: red-velvet-sunflower-seeds
Availability: InStock

Description

Red Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds – Helianthus annuus

Bring bold color and vintage charm to your garden with Helianthus annuus ‘Velvet Queen’, a unique heirloom sunflower variety known for its rich, velvety petals and striking presence. Unlike the traditional golden-yellow sunflower, Velvet Queen boasts blooms in a dramatic palette of deep burgundy, rusty bronze, and warm autumnal reds, each flower subtly shifting in hue as it catches the sunlight. These multi-branched plants produce an abundance of medium-sized blossoms that make a statement in beds, borders, or as part of a cut-flower arrangement.

An eye-opener of a sunflower, Velvet Queen produces velvety, dark-red colored blooms with bold black centers. Plants grow on strong stalks up to 7 feet tall, branching generously with multiple blooms that provide weeks of color. With approximately 40 seeds per pack, you’ll have plenty to fill your garden with this radiant, old-fashioned beauty.

What Makes Them Special:
Velvet Queen isn’t your everyday sunflower—it’s a showstopper. Its deep jewel tones bring rare drama and elegance to the garden, making it an ideal centerpiece for bouquets and backyard displays. Unlike single-stem sunflowers, its branching habit gives you dozens of blooms per plant, extending the flowering season and giving you more color for longer. Plus, it’s pollinator-friendly and bird-approved, adding to its ecological value.

Why They Grow Well in Apple Valley, CA:
Velvet Queen sunflowers thrive in warm, sunny climates with long, dry summers—exactly the kind of conditions Apple Valley offers. The well-draining desert soil, combined with abundant sunshine, creates the perfect environment for strong stalks and vibrant blooms. With just a little deep watering, these hardy annuals flourish, producing striking flowers that handle the high desert heat beautifully.

Growing Information:

Plant Type: Annual
Height: 5–7 ft
Bloom Size: 4–6 in
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, moderately fertile soil
Days to Germination: 7–14 days
Days to Maturity: 75–90 days
Seeds Per Pack: 40

How to Grow:
Sow seeds directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed and the soil has warmed. Plant seeds ½ inch deep and 6–12 inches apart. Thin seedlings as needed to allow proper spacing for branching. Provide plenty of sun and occasional deep watering for strong, healthy growth.

Why You’ll Love It:

Unique velvety red-to-bronze blooms with black centers
Multi-branched plants offer multiple flowers per stalk
Excellent for cut flowers and bouquets
Pollinator and bird friendly
Easy to grow, perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners alike
Ideal for Apple Valley’s warm, sunny climate
Adds vibrant seasonal color and rustic elegance to any landscape

With its velvety petals, branching growth, and abundance of blooms, Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds are an easy-to-grow favorite that bring warmth, vibrancy, and timeless beauty to your garden year after year.