Customer Service Hours
Mon-Fri 8-4 MST
Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
North America
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Summer to frost
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Growing Conditions
- Drought Tolerant
- Heat Tolerant
About Heirloom Beauties Sunflower Seeds
Helianthus annuus
LEMON QUEEN: 5"–7" wide, lemon yellow. AUTUMN BEAUTY: 5"–8" wide in autumnal shades of orange, yellow, gold, and maroon bi-colors. VELVET QUEEN: 4"–6" wide crimson/rust red.
Planting Sunflower
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 18" – 24"
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"–½"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼"–½" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 18" – 24" |
| Thinning | When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 18"–24" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sunflowers are sensitive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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21 reviews
- Christina OcavaRated 5 out of 5 stars4/7/265 Stars
Arrived on time. Thanks!
- Andrea H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/10/26Very Satisfied Customer
Very pretty variety. I love sunflowers 😇
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests2/16/26Hey Andrea,
Thank you so much for your sweet review of our Heirloom Beauties Sunflower Seeds! They really are stunning, aren't they? There's just something so special about sunflowers that brings such joy to any garden, and we're so glad these beauties are making you happy! Your sunflower love is contagious and it really means the world to us that you chose our seeds for your garden. Thank you for choosing us and for sharing your growing experience with us. Keep on growing 🌻️
- PAULARated 5 out of 5 stars8/4/25I planted these in my garden from seed I planted in fiber pots. These are doing great! So beautiful and colorful.
I planted these in my garden from seed I planted in fiber pots. These are doing great! So beautiful and colorful. Will collect seeds for my next year planting.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests8/4/25Hey Paula,
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Heirloom Beauties Sunflower Seeds are doing so great after starting them in those fiber pots - what a smart growing approach! It's fantastic that you're enjoying all those beautiful and colorful blooms. We love that you're already planning ahead by collecting seeds for next year's planting - that's the true spirit of heirloom gardening and such a rewarding way to keep the beauty going season after season! Keep on growing 🌻️
- Cecily G.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars7/23/25Got our first blooms and WOW!
These are so pretty I wish I planted more to create a longer living fence. Hoping they self seed next year!
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests7/23/25Hey Cecily,
We love seeing your photos. The color is so deep and so vibrant. I'm sure your living fence must look amazing! Keep on growing 🌻️ - Madeline S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/28/245 Stars
Great collection! Bloomed all summer and into Fall.