Autumn Beauty Colorful Sunflower

20 Seeds

Autumn Beauty Colorful Sunflower is a popular heirloom ornamental sunflower that produces large flowers in a spectacular blend of golden yellow, lemon, orange, bronze, copper, mahogany, burgundy, and deep red shades. The branching plants produce multiple blooms throughout the flowering season, making them ideal for cut flowers, pollinator gardens, borders, and landscape displays. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, birds, and other beneficial pollinators. This annual sunflower thrives in the Gulf climate when planted during the cooler months.

Best Planting Time

• October to February (recommended)
• Late September in cooler Gulf regions.
• Avoid sowing during the hottest summer months.

Seed Preparation

• No soaking is required.
• Optional: Soak seeds in lukewarm water (25–30°C) for 2–4 hours before sowing to encourage faster germination.
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Garden soil
• 30% Compost
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite or coarse sand

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–7.5

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds directly into the garden or large containers.
• Plant seeds 2–3 cm deep.
• Place 1–2 seeds per hole.
• Thin to the strongest seedling after germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 20–28°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 18–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours (preferably 8+ hours) of direct sunlight daily.

Watering

• Keep the soil lightly moist during germination.
• Water deeply when the top 3–5 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Once established, water regularly while avoiding waterlogged soil.
• Water early in the morning whenever possible.

Germination Time

• 7–10 days

Plant Spacing

• 35–45 cm between plants.
• 60–75 cm between rows.
• Taller plants may benefit from staking in windy areas.

Flowering

• Blooms approximately 60–80 days after sowing.
• Produces numerous flowers over an extended blooming season.
• Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage additional blooms.
• Excellent for bouquets, floral arrangements, and attracting pollinators.

Fertilization

• Incorporate compost before planting.
• Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during active growth.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen to promote abundant flowering.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during the cooler months for the brightest flower colors and healthiest growth.
• Apply organic mulch to conserve moisture and reduce soil temperature.
• Provide support for taller plants if exposed to strong winds.
• Ensure good air circulation between plants to reduce fungal diseases.
• Monitor for aphids, caterpillars, birds feeding on seeds, and powdery mildew.
• Autumn Beauty Sunflowers perform beautifully in flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, pollinator gardens, large containers, and landscape plantings throughout the Gulf.