1# VELVET QUEEN SUNFLOWER

Velvet Queen Sunflower is a striking ornamental sunflower known for its rich, deep red blooms and branching habit.

🌻 Key features

• Height: 4–6 feet tall

• Flower size: Medium (4–6 inches across)

• Color: Deep burgundy-red to dark mahogany (sometimes with hints of orange)

• Type: Branching — produces multiple flowers per plant

🌱 Why gardeners love it

• Unique dark red color (stands out from typical yellow sunflowers)

• Great for cut flower arrangements

• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

• Produces multiple blooms over time, giving longer garden color

🌿 Growing basics

• Sun: Full sun (at least 6–8 hours)

• Planting time: After last frost

• Spacing: 12–18 inches apart

• Soil: Well-drained soil; tolerant of average conditions

• Water: Moderate; keep soil moist, not soggy

⏱ Growth timeline

• Germination: ~7–10 days

• Bloom: ~75–85 days after planting

👍 Best uses

• Flower beds and borders

• Cut flower bouquets (excellent color contrast)

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Mixing with yellow/orange sunflowers for dramatic visuals

⚠️ Tips

• Deadhead (remove spent blooms) to encourage more flowers

• Shorter than giant varieties, so usually no staking needed

• Plant in groups for a bold, colorful display

✅ Quick comparison with your other sunflowers:

• Mammoth Grey Stripe: Very tall, single giant yellow bloom, best for seeds

• Autumn Beauty: Medium height, multi-colored fall tones, many blooms

• Velvet Queen: Medium height, deep red blooms, strong ornamental appeal