Lemon Queen Sunflower Seeds-Annuals Seeds - Sunflower, 25 seeds

Quantity: 25 Seeds / pack

Lemon Queen Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) is a branching sunflower with soft, lemon-yellow petals around a dark chocolate-brown center. Plants grow 5-7 feet tall with many flowering side branches, making it a favorite for the back of the border and for long-stemmed summer bouquets.

Why choose our seeds?

• Soft lemon-yellow petals with a contrasting dark center
• Branching habit produces many blooms per plant
• A favorite of bees; spent heads feed birds in fall

How to grow Lemon Queen Sunflower seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Sow in individual pots 2-3 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow after all danger of frost has passed and the soil is warm.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting pots or a prepared sunny bed
• Well-draining soil of average fertility
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Sow 1/2-1 inch deep and cover with soil; water well.
• Sunflowers dislike root disturbance, so direct sowing is preferred.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Full sun.
• Temperature: 70-80°F (21-27°C) for germination.

Germination

• Seeds sprout in 7-15 days.
• Protect young sprouts from slugs and birds.

Transplanting

• If started indoors, transplant carefully while seedlings are small, after the last frost.
• Thin or space plants 12-24 inches apart; wider spacing grows larger flowers.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun for the strongest stems and biggest blooms.
• Water: Water regularly until established; mature plants tolerate drier spells.
• Fertilizer: Average soil is fine; avoid heavy feeding, which grows leaves at the expense of flowers.
• Stake tall plants in windy spots; leave the last heads for the birds.

Bloom Time:

Mid-summer to fall, about 85-95 days from sowing.