SUNFLOWER Seeds, Autumn Beauty

Autumn Beauty (Helianthus annuus 'Autumn Beauty') is a branching heirloom sunflower that blooms in warm shades of yellow, orange, red, and bronze. Each plant produces many flowers over a long season, making it a standout for cutting and pollinators.

At a glance

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus 'Autumn Beauty'
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated annual sunflower
• Days to maturity: about 60 to 75 days to bloom
• Bloom size: about 4 to 8 inches across
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
• Planting depth: 1 inch
• Mature height: about 6 feet

Best for

• Cut-flower bouquets
• Attracting bees and butterflies
• Garden borders and backdrops
• Feeding birds with seed heads
• Adding warm fall color

How to grow

Direct sow 1 inch deep in full sun after the last frost, in well-drained soil. Thin seedlings to give the branching plants room. Water regularly while young and during flowering. The sturdy, multi-branching stems produce blooms from mid-summer into fall; cut flowers often to encourage more.

About 99Heirlooms

99Heirlooms specializes in non-GMO, open-pollinated heirloom seeds chosen for reliability and beauty, so you can grow proven varieties and save seed season after season.

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