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Home West Coast Seeds - Velvet Queen Sunflowers - Striking Copper Red Blooms (2g)

West Coast Seeds - Velvet Queen Sunflowers - Striking Copper Red Blooms (2g)

West Coast Seeds - Velvet Queen Sunflowers - Striking Copper Red Blooms (2g)

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Add a dramatic touch to your garden with West Coast Seeds Velvet Queen Sunflowers. Helianthus annuus, known for its rich copper red petals with golden yellow highlights around a nearly black central disc, creates a stunning visual impact. These annual sunflowers grow up to 1.5m (5') tall and produce gorgeous 13cm (5") wide blooms that are perfect for cutting and indoor displays. Ideal for borders or raised beds, Velvet Queen sunflowers bloom early and can be planted in intervals for an extended flowering period.

Key Features:

Striking Blooms: Rich copper red petals with golden yellow highlights.
Perfect for Cutting: Produces many cut flowers for indoor arrangements.
Impressive Height: Grows up to 1.5m (5') tall.
High Impact: Ideal for creating dramatic garden displays.
Annual: Easy to grow and maintain.

Growing Information:

Season: Warm season annual.
Exposure: Full sun for optimal growth.
Timing: Direct sow repeatedly after the last frost date. Starting indoors is possible but offers minimal advantage.
Germination: Optimal soil temperature is 21-30°C (70-85°F). Seeds sprout in 10-14 days.
Sowing Instructions: Sow seeds 5mm-1cm (¼-½”) deep. Space plants 1m (3') apart for larger varieties.

Care Tips:

Soil: Ensure soil is warm and freely draining. Enrich with organic matter and incorporate 2 cups of balanced organic fertilizer per 3m (10') of row.
Watering: Irrigate regularly to support robust growth.
Boron Application: When plants reach 30cm (12"), apply a boron solution (5ml borax in 350ml water) over 5m (15') of row to enhance seed and flower size. Do not over-apply and avoid using boron on other plants.
Harvesting: Cut flower heads when the back turns yellow.

Companion Planting:

Corn: Plant near corn rows to potentially increase yields.
Squash: Plant amidst squash to improve pollination and production.
Soil Remediation: Can draw heavy metals and toxins from the soil; burn plants if used for this purpose.

Enhance your garden with the dramatic beauty of Velvet Queen Sunflowers from West Coast Seeds. Perfect for gardeners seeking high-impact, stunning blooms, these sunflowers will add a burst of rich color and elegance to any outdoor space. Shop now and enjoy a garden full of vibrant, copper red flowers.

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