Helianthus Annuus Chocolate Cherry Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate Cherry

Flower Specifications

Season: Annual

USDA Zones: 3 - 10

Height: 6 - 8 feet

Bloom Season: Summer to Fall

Bloom Color: Brown

Environment: Full sun

Soil Type: Moist, fertile, pH 5.5 - 6.2

Deer Resistant: No

House Plant:

Latin Name: Helianthus Annuus

Planting Directions

Temperature: 69 - 75F

Average Germ Time: 10 - 15 days

Light Required: No

Depth: 1/2 inch

Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant or1/4 lb per 500 SF

Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination

Plant Spacing: 24 inches

Chocolate Cherry (Helianthus Annuus) - Sunflower "Chocolate Cherry" flowers have dark chocolate centers surrounded by petals of a brownish-burgundy color. Plants grow 6 - 8 feet tall and have long flower stems, making this variety a great cut flower. Chocolate Cherry is a striking variety for the back of the border and is excellent for pollinator gardens.



Growing Sunflowers From Seed: Sunflowers are easy to grow from flower seeds. After danger of frost has passed, directly sow Chocolate Cherry Sunflower seeds into prepared seed beds that are weed free and the soil has been loosened. Space the sunflower seeds 12 inches apart, cover the seed 1/2 inch deep, and thin the sunflower seedlings to 24 inches apart.

Chocolate Cherry Is...

A striking variety for the back of the border and is excellent for pollinator gardens!

 Chocolate Cherry Is...

Sunflower Seeds | Chocolate Cherry

How to Grow

Sunflowers are easy to grow from flower seeds. After danger of frost has passed, directly sow Chocolate Cherry Sunflower seeds into prepared seed beds where the soil has been loosened. Plant in a full sun location. Space the sunflower seeds 12 inches apart. Cover the seeds 1/2 inch deep, and thin the sunflower seedlings to 24 inches apart.

  • Depth: 1/2 inch
  • Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant or 1/4 lb per 500 SF
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 15 days
  • Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Sunflower Seeds | Chocolate Cherry

Flower Specifications

Or, you can start the Helianthus seeds indoors. Sow several weeks before last frost. Sow in individual pots and keep moist. Make sure plants are kept in a strong light until transplanted outdoors.

  • Plant Spacing: 24 inches
  • Height: 6 - 8 feet
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 10
  • Season: Annual