Sunflower Heirloom Beauties Organic
Heirloom Beauties has something for every sunflower lover—sunny yellows of 'Lemon Queen', beautiful warm tones of 'Autumn Beauty', and deep reds of 'Velvet Queen'. Multiple branching plants produce a multitude of blossoms for a generous amount of cut flowers and lots of pollinator activity all summer long. Excellent drought-tolerant hedge or screen. Leave some seed heads standing in the winter as a treat for the birds.
Variety Information:
• Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus
• Family: Asteraceae
• Native: North America
• Hardiness: Annual
• Plant Dimensions: 5'–8' tall, 2' wide, multi-branched
• Variety Information: LEMON QUEEN: 5"–7" wide, lemon yellow. AUTUMN BEAUTY: 5"–8" wide in autumnal shades of orange, yellow, gold, and maroon bi-colors. VELVET QUEEN: 4"–6" wide crimson/rust red.
• Exposure: Full sun
• Bloom Period: Summer to frost
• Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Sowing Information:
• When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
• When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sunflowers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
• Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
• Seed Depth: ¼"–½"
• Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18" – 24"
• Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24"