• Close-up of chocolate brown sunflower head with dark center on a natural green backdrop
  • Deep red chocolate sunflower head on a natural green and red garden backdrop
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Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate

Rich, mahogany blooms are a wonder to behold

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About the Variety

Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Drought Tolerant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Perfect for Xeriscaping
Edible
Reduces Erosion
Microgreens
North American Native Cultivar

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus annuus

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

SEED TYPE

  • Open Pollinated Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 48 to 60 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Multi-Flowered

COLOR

  • Black
  • Red

Grow Sunflowers - Plant Chocolate Sunflower Seeds

Informal and unassuming, everyone's favorite sunflower is now available in a beautiful shade of chocolate brown. Shades vary within each petal from deep red to deep chocolate giving this bloom a truly unique and savory touch. Pair with a traditional yellow sunflower to create a wonderful contrast.

  • • Tall-growing annual with dark, rich blooms
  • • Heirloom pollinator attractor with deep red Summer blooms
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 8 to 12 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 50 Up to 10 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 1,000 Up to 30 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Sunflower Planting Guide to learn more.

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We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929

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    Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate FAQs

    What is Chocolate Sunflower also known as?

    Chocolate Sunflower is also known as Comb Flower, Golden Flower of Peru, and St. Bartholomew's Star.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 from 2 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate

    These had a good germination rate and grew to be about 4 to 5 foot tall.

    Shellynnrn 4/5 Verified

    Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate

    Customer photo review of Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate

    While these are pretty, none of mine were deep red to chocolate colored. They were dark yellow to orange.

    Vanessa 3/5 Verified

    Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate

    Store owner replied: Hello, Vanessa Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as we strive to provide the best quality service and products to our gardeners around the country.

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