Velvet Queen

Velvet Queen is a striking branching sunflower prized for its deep, velvety crimson and mahogany-red petals that shade toward bronze at the tips, surrounding a dark central disc. Growing five to seven feet tall and branching to produce many six-inch blooms, it offers one of the richest red tones available in an annual sunflower and is a favorite for dramatic cut-flower arrangements and pollinator gardens. This open-pollinated variety is easy to grow, heat tolerant, and attractive to bees. Its intense coloring pairs beautifully with the warm yellows and bronzes of other sunflowers, making Velvet Queen a designer favorite for adding depth to permaculture flower borders and late-summer cutting beds.