Velvet Queen
HELIANTHUS annuus - HE2385
(SAHIN 1988) dark velvety crimson, distinct and attractive
| Crop type | Cut Flowers |
| Article code | HE2385 |
| Full Name | HELIANTHUS annuus Velvet Queen |
| Year of Introduction | 1988 |
| Common Name | Sunflower |
| Botanical Category | Annuals |
| Genus | HELIANTHUS |
| Species | annuus |
| Variety | Velvet Queen |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Colour | Mahogany |
| Height in cm - inches | 160 - 63 |
| Height Category | Tall |
| Flowering - Harvest | Aug, Sep, Oct |
| Use | C - Cut flower, cut foliage, H - Heat tolerant, J - Full sun, L - Landscaping, O - Suitable for tea, R - Edible Flower, Y - Attracting beneficial insects and hummingbirds, Z - Suitable for microgreen, babyleaf or sprouting |
| TSW | 25.0000 |
| Seedcount per gram | 40 |
| Germination Method | In Sand, 20°C, Light - (SA20L) |
| Days to Germinate | 0-7 |
| Division | Home Garden Flowers |
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