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Sunflower Velvet Queen - 18 Seeds

Sunflower Velvet Queen - 18 Seeds

Grow your own glamourous Sunflowers in a delightfully dark red/orange shade! Reaching up to 1.5m t...

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The Sunflower 'Velvet Queen' is perfect for home gardeners seeking a striking, deep-hued aesthetic in their landscape. Reaching up to 1.5 meters, these sunflowers offer unique velvet red to copper blooms and edible seeds, though they require a reliable full-sun position and protection from late-spring frosts to thrive.

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Model Part Number24095
BrandThompson & Morgan

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FAQs

How many seeds come in a packet?

Each packet contains approximately 18 seeds.

Are the seeds really edible?

Yes, the seed kernels can be collected from the mature flower heads and toasted for a healthy snack.

What is the best way to handle the seedlings?

Once they are large enough to handle, thin them out to a spacing of 30cm to allow adequate airflow and root growth.

When is the flowering period?

You can expect blooms between July and September, depending on when they were sown.

Can I grow these in pots?

While they reach up to 1.5m tall, you can start them in pots, but ensure they are eventually moved to a large container or into the ground to support their mature size.

What happens if a frost occurs after planting?

These sunflowers are not frost-hardy. Always wait until the risk of frost has completely passed before moving them to their permanent outdoor location.

Troubleshooting

Seeds failing to germinate

Ensure indoor temperatures are consistently around 20C or, for outdoor seeds, check that the soil has sufficiently warmed up.

Seedlings look thin or leggy

This is often a sign of insufficient sunlight; move the pots to a brighter, full-sun window or prepare the outdoor bed in a more exposed location.

Pests attacking the leaves

Ensure chives are planted nearby as a deterrent, or manually inspect leaves for aphids during the early morning.

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Striking dark red and copper color profile
  • Provides a source of edible seeds
  • Suitable for both pot starting and direct sowing
  • Effective when used in companion planting layouts

Cons

  • Sensitive to frost, requiring careful timing for outdoor planting
  • Needs a full-sun location to reach maximum height
  • Limited yield per packet (approx. 18 seeds)

Setup, Compatibility & Care

For outdoor sowing, plant seeds 12mm deep in rows spaced 30cm apart during early spring to early summer. If starting indoors, use 7.5cm pots at a consistent temperature of 20C; seeds usually germinate within 7 to 14 days. Whether indoor or outdoor, ensure seedlings are thinned to 30cm apart once they are large enough to handle. Before moving indoor-started plants outside, perform a 10 to 15-day hardening-off process to acclimatize them to outdoor conditions. Only transplant into the garden after all risk of frost has passed.

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