Sunflower ‘Royal Velvet’ F1 Hybrid Seeds

Sunflower ‘Royal Velvet’ F1 Hybrid Seeds

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus

• Novelty garden and cut flower sunflower with rich burgundy-red petals tipped in gold.
• Pollen-free blooms keep arrangements clean and long-lasting.
• Reliable performer with excellent vase life for floristry.
• Tall, uniform plants to around 150 cm with strong, straight stems.
• Flowers quickly—ready in approximately 7–8 weeks from sowing.
• Best sown spring to early autumn in full sun.

Plant Details:

• Plant Type: Warm-season annual
• Plant Height: Approx. 150 cm
• Flower Colour: Burgundy-red petals with bright golden tips (bicolor)
• Pollen: Pollen-free

Sowing Information:

• Sow When:
  • Temperate: September–January
  • Subtropical: August–February
  • Tropical: March–September (avoid peak wet)
  • Cool: October–December
  • Arid: September–January (with irrigation)
• Germination: 7–10 days @ 18–25°C
• Depth: 10–15 mm
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Where: Direct sow—taproot dislikes disturbance
• Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost
• Spacing: 30–40 cm between plants; rows 60–75 cm apart

Growing Tips:

• Apply deep waterings at longer intervals to encourage a strong taproot.
• Stagger sowings every 2–3 weeks for a continuous cut flower supply.
• Protect seedlings from birds and snails early on.
• Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Harvest when petals first begin to unfurl for the longest vase life.

Harvest:

Harvest about 7–8 weeks after sowing. Cut when blooms just begin to open for floristry; allow some heads to mature for birds and garden interest.

When to Sow Sunflower ‘Royal Velvet’ in Your Climate

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