These easy to grow varieties are a wonderful feature in the garden. Helianthus annuus Product Weight: 500 milligrams / approximately 14-17 seeds Plant Type: Annual Bloom Color: Deep red Grows Best In: Full Sun Bloom Period: August to September Days to Seed Germination: 7 to 14 days Seed Planting Depth: 1.3 cm (1/2") Growing Height: 1.5 m (5') Planting Instructions: After all danger of frost, sow seeds in open ground well exposed. Cover with 1 inch of soil. When plants are 4 inches tall, thin. Needs lots of water. How To Grow: Sunflower Velvet Queen Suggestions: An ideal sunflower for a windbreak.