• Deep red crimson queen sunflower in full bloom on a green outdoor garden backdrop
  • Dark red crimson queen sunflower head with a deep center on a natural garden backdrop
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Sunflower Seeds - Crimson Queen

Heirloom ombre crimson blooms are deer-resistant

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Microgreens
North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus annuus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Heirloom Seed
  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • Up to 80 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Single-Flowered

COLOR

  • Red

Versatile and adaptable, this bold, red/orange bloom is offset by a striking dark center, making Crimson Queen a standout in your garden! Easy to grow, plant Sunflowers in a well draining, full sun location and watch them worship the sun throughout the summer.

  • • Annual; Fiery orange-red
  • • Easy to grow, Summer blooming
  • • Prefers full sun exposure

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 10 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 1,100 Up to 30 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound 4,400 Up to 125 Sq. Ft
1 Pound 17,600 Up to 500 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Sunflower Seeds - Crimson Queen FAQs

    What is Crimson Queen Sunflower also known as?

    Crimson Queen Sunflower is also known as Comb Flower, Golden Flower of Peru, and St. Bartholomew's Star.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Sunflower Seeds - Crimson Queen

    These are huge sunflowers- growth very similar to a mammoth sunflower. Flowers are good for cutting, some stalks longer than others. Beautiful autumn colors!

    Paulina W. 5/5 Verified

    Sunflower Seeds - Crimson Queen

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