Mr Fothergill’s Sunflower Velvet Queen Seeds

Mr Fothergills Sunflower Velvet Queen Seeds (Helianthus annuus) 30 Seeds

Mr Fothergills Sunflower Velvet Queen Seeds produce a hardy annual sunflower with rich red to dark claret petals and a chocolate centre. Ideal for borders, containers, screens, or cut flower displays, this striking sunflower adds height, drama, and vibrant colour to any garden.

Key Features

• Rich red to dark claret petals with chocolate centres for dramatic impact
• Hardy annual, long-lasting flowers from June to September
• Tall, vigorous growth up to 180cm (6ft), perfect as a backdrop or screen
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
• Excellent for cut flowers, containers, borders, and garden displays
• Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil

Product Description

Helianthus annuus Velvet Queen is a tall, upright sunflower with luxurious dark petals and a contrasting chocolate centre. Its bold colour makes it ideal for eye-catching borders, garden screens, and mixed beds, while the long stems are perfect for cut flower arrangements. The flowers dramatic hue pairs beautifully with other annuals such as Cosmos, Coreopsis, and Cornflower for vibrant summer displays.

This sunflower is easy to grow, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil. Its long flowering season attracts pollinators, and once spent, the seeds provide a winter food source for birds, making it both ornamental and beneficial for wildlife.

Perfect for gardeners seeking a vivid, easy-to-grow sunflower that delivers height, colour, and cut flower potential, Velvet Queen combines show-stopping blooms with practicality and pollinator-friendly benefits.

Specifications

• Product: Mr Fothergills Sunflower Velvet Queen Seeds
• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus
• Seed count: Approx. 30 seeds
• Plant class: Hardy annual
• Height: 180cm (6ft)
• Flower colour: Red with chocolate centres
• Habit: Tall, upright
• Position: Full sun
• Suitable for: Borders, screens, containers, cut flowers
• Genus: Annuals/Bedding
• Sow indoors: March to May
• Sow outdoors: March to May
• Flowering/harvest: June to September
• Attracts: Bees and butterflies

Care Tips

• Sow indoors or directly outdoors after frost risk has passed
• Grow in full sun with well-drained soil
• Space seedlings adequately to allow upright growth
• Water regularly, particularly in dry conditions
• Stake taller plants if needed to support stems
• Deadhead to encourage further flowering or leave heads for winter bird feed

Mr Fothergills Sunflower Velvet Queen Seeds are perfect for adding drama, height, and vibrant colour to any garden, while also supporting pollinators and providing cut flowers for your home.