Velvet Queen is a sunflower with branched stems and medium sized flowers with a warm, attractive bronze colour. Velvet Queen Sunflowers can grow up to 1.5 metres in height.
Seed Origin: Westmeath
Sowing: February to May
Flowering: July to October
How To Grow Velvet Queen Sunflowers From Seed: For early blooming Velvet Queen Sunflowers, the seeds can be started inside in pots or seedling modules from February to March. Sow 1 seed per pot/cell. After the seedlings germinate and become established, transplant them into bigger pots, or directly to their final spot in the garden once the risk of heavy frost has passed.
Alternatively, sow directly into your flower bed from mid April onwards.
Sunflowers will need to be supported by a stake or similar as they develop and grow taller. Velvet Queen Sunflowers can grow up to 1.5 metres in height.
