Sunflower Seeds - Autumn Beauty

Sunflower – Autumn Beauty (Helianthus annuus) ~24 Seeds

Bring a painter’s palette to your garden with Autumn Beauty Sunflowers. This tall, branching heirloom variety produces an array of warm-toned blooms in shades of golden yellow, bronze, burgundy, and sunset orange. Unlike single-stem sunflowers, Autumn Beauty sends up multiple flowering branches, providing a long season of cheerful, eye-catching colour.

Growing up to 5–7 feet tall, these sunflowers make a dramatic backdrop in the garden and provide plenty of long stems for cutting. Their pollen-rich centres attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, while the maturing seeds will delight songbirds later in the season. They’re easy to grow from seed and thrive in sunny, well-drained locations, making them an excellent choice for both new and experienced gardeners.

Perfect for borders, garden fences, or as a bold centrepiece, Autumn Beauty Sunflowers bring a warm harvest glow from midsummer through fall.

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds
• Suitable for cut flowers (bouquets)
• Deer resistant
• Edible seeds (when harvested and roasted)

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus
• Type: Annual
• Colour: Yellow, bronze, orange, burgundy, bi-coloured mixes
  
• Plant Height: 5–7 ft (1.5–2.1 m)
  
• Seed Depth: ½ in (1.25 cm)
  
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days
• Days to Maturity: 60–80 days
• Plant Spacing: 12–18 in (30–45 cm)
  
• Light Requirements: Full sun
• Days to Germination: 7–14 days

Growing Instructions
Direct sow outdoors after the last frost once the soil has warmed. Plant seeds ½ inch deep and keep soil consistently moist until seedlings emerge. Thin to proper spacing once plants are established. For continuous blooms, sow in succession every 2–3 weeks until midsummer. Stake plants in windy areas to prevent lodging.

FAQ
Q: Can I grow Autumn Beauty in containers?
A: Due to their height, they are best in the ground, but large, deep containers can work if staked for support.

Q: Will Autumn Beauty Sunflowers produce edible seeds?
A: Yes! While smaller than giant sunflower seeds, they can be harvested and roasted.