Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds 6160
Velvet Queen Sunflower Seeds 6160. Dark, velvety crimson blooms have faint traces of yellow dancing around the central core. Free branching plants growing to 180 cm (6"") high produce plenty of flowers.
How to Grow
30 seed/gram. Easy to grow. In late May, choose a sunny site with well draining soil and sow seed about 6-12 mm (1/4-1/2"") deep and 7.5-10 cm (3-4"") apart. Thin or transplant seedlings to 30-45 cm (12-18"") apart. Seed can be started 2-3 weeks early indoors using plantable peat pots or Jiffy 7""s at 21 C (70 F). Harden off seedlings then transplant to a site in full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and fertilize twice during the season with a granular 15-5-15 or equivalent.
Additional information
| WEIGHT | N/A |
|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS | N/A |
| BLOOMING SEASON BEGINS |
High Summer |
| LIFECYCLE |
Annual |
| PROPAGATION |
Start Indoors or Sow Direct in Spring |
| DAYS TO EMERGENCE |
5 to 10 |
| LIGHT |
Full Sun |
| GROWTH HABIT |
Sturdy |
| HEIGHT |
Tall (1 to 2 m)(39"" to 78"") |
| FROST TOLERANCE |
Killed by Frost |
| DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY |
Easy |
| HERITAGE |
Open Pollinated |
| FAMILY NAME |
Asteraceae |
| LATIN |
Helianthus annus |
| SUGGESTED USES |
Back of the border., Cut flower, Living screen, Pollinator and wildlife plant |
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