{"product_id":"sunflower-seeds-velvet-queen","title":"SUNFLOWER Seeds, Velvet Queen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVelvet Queen (Helianthus annuus 'Velvet Queen') is a branching heirloom sunflower with deep, velvety burgundy and mahogany blooms around a dark center.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tall, dramatic variety that is excellent for cutting and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Helianthus annuus 'Velvet Queen'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heirloom, open-pollinated annual sunflower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 65 days to bloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to about 10 inches across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 to 18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e about 5 to 8 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut-flower bouquets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDramatic garden backdrops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracting bees and butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding birds with seed heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdding rich, dark color to borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow 1 inch deep in full sun after the last frost, in well-drained soil. Thin seedlings to give the tall, branching plants room. Water regularly while young and during flowering, and shelter from strong wind. The multi-branching stems bloom from mid-summer into fall; cut often for more flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 99Heirlooms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for reliability and beauty, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"99Heirlooms.com","offers":[{"title":"1 gram","offer_id":50304497615126,"sku":"FL-80-8369170","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/5555\/8422\/files\/SUNFLOWER_Seeds_Velvet_Queen.jpg?v=1764095792","url":"https:\/\/madelines.sbs\/products\/sunflower-seeds-velvet-queen","provider":"Madeline's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}