Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Seeds: Tall, Branching, Fall Colors

Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Seeds

SeedsAlp Autumn Beauty Mix Sunflower Seeds — tall, branching stems with fiery sunset shades for dramatic borders, generous cutting and reliable EU delivery.

Common Names: Autumn Beauty Sunflower, Sunset Mix Sunflower, Fall Colors Sunflower

Helianthus annuus ‘Autumn Beauty’ is a vigorous, multi-branching sunflower mix that explodes with warm autumn tones—gold, bronze, orange, mahogany, and burgundy—often with striking bicolors and dark centers. Long stems and abundant side shoots deliver weeks of bouquets, while towering plants create a vivid backdrop for borders, wildlife gardens, and sunflower screens.

Key Characteristics Autumn Beauty

• Color Palette: Rich golds, oranges, bronzes, burgundy, and bi-colors with dark center discs.
• Size: 150–225 cm tall (5–7 ft) on branching plants; sturdy stems for cutting.
• Bloom Size: Typically 10–20 cm (4–8 in) across; excellent vase life.
• Pollinator Attraction: Highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds; seedheads feed finches.
• Bloom Time: Mid-summer through early autumn; prolonged display with deadheading.

Growth Requirements Sunset Mix Sunflower

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours) in a sheltered spot to protect tall stems.
• Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile; avoid excess nitrogen to prevent weak stems.
• Watering: Even moisture during establishment; drought-tolerant once established.
• Spacing: 30–50 cm (12–20 in) for robust plants and long cutting stems.
• Support: Stake in windy sites; pinch once at 30–40 cm to encourage branching.

Tips for Growing Fall Colors Sunflower

• Sow indoors 2–3 weeks before last frost in biodegradable pots, or direct sow after frost at 1–1.5 cm depth.
• Germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C; harden off before planting out.
• Succession: Sow every 2–3 weeks for continuous color and steady bouquets.
• Cutting: Harvest when petals just lift; strip lower leaves; condition in clean water.
• Wildlife: Leave final seedheads for birds after flowering.

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Key specifications

• Botanical: Helianthus annuus ‘Autumn Beauty’ (annual).
• Height and spread: 150–225 cm tall; 30–60 cm spread.
• Bloom size and type: 10–20 cm single blooms; abundant side shoots for cutting.
• Sun and soil: Full sun; moist, well-drained, moderately fertile.
• Spacing: 30–50 cm for strong stems and airflow.
• Days to germination: 7–14 days at 21–24°C.
• Days to bloom: About 9–11 weeks from sowing, depending on conditions.
• Uses: Back borders, seasonal screens, cutting gardens, wildlife support.