Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate Cherry

BOTANICAL NAME

Helianthus annuus

LIFE CYCLE

• Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

• Summer through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

• Branching
• Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

• 72 to 84 inches

PLANT TYPE

• Multi-Flowered

COLOR

• Red

Rich and dramatic, Chocolate Cherry Sunflower features deep chocolate centers framed by velvety petals in shades of burgundy and burnt red. Towering around six feet tall, these stately plants produce long, sturdy stems which are perfect for cutting and bringing indoors. A bold choice for the back of the border, this variety also shines in pollinator-friendly gardens, attracting bees and butterflies with its irresistible charm.

• Bring a dramatically dark color to the back of your border
• Some blooms have a vibrant yellow ring at the base of the petals
• Long stems on branching plant

PLANTING SEASON

• Spring

SOWING METHOD

• Direct Sow

PLANTING DEPTH

• 1/2 inch

WATER NEEDS

• Average

PLANT SPACING

• 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

• N/A - Annual