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Sunflower Seeds - Chocolate Cherry
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
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
60 - 72 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, fertile, pH 5.5 - 6.2
DEER RESISTANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
60 - 72 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, fertile, pH 5.5 - 6.2
DEER RESISTANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
60 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, fertile, pH 5.5 - 6.2
DEER RESISTANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
72 - 84 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, fertile, pH 5.5 - 6.2
DEER RESISTANT
No
SEEDS PER POUND
59,000
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
HEIGHT
108 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, fertile, pH 5.5 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
24 - 36 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, fertile, pH 5.5 - 6.2
DEER RESISTANT
No
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
18 - 24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer to fall
BLOOM COLOR
Yellow
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Moist, fertile soil, pH 5.5 - 6.2
DEER RESISTANT
No
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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.MORE SUNFLOWERS OPTIONS
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.
Common Questions
What direction do the flowers face?
Sunflowers follow the sun.
Are any of the seeds toxic?
No, they are not toxic, however only the giant sunflower seeds are good for eating.
Why are the seeds hollow?
This could be from a lack of pollination; sunflowers need insects for pollination. Also, sunflower moth larvae may leave tiny holes in the shell.
How long do sunflowers bloom?
Sunflowers bloom for about 4-6 weeks.
Do sunflowers attract pollinators?
Bees and butterflies are attracted to the beautiful sunflower. Birds also enjoy them.
Can I use as a cut flower?
Yes, sunflowers can be used in flower arrangements.
How many times do sunflowers bloom?
Single stem sunflowers bloom one time, while branching sunflowers continue to bloom over a couple of months.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
69 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 15 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/2 - 1 inch
SOWING RATE
29 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 30 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed slightly moist but not wet
SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Sunflower Lemon Queen (Helianthus Annuus Lemon Queen) - Lemon Queen Helianthus is excellent for attracting birds, butterflies, and lots of attention! Grown from Lemon Queen Sunflower seeds, this impressive annual produces a central stalk and blooms up to 12 inches and then produces several side shoots each with their own lemon yellow blooms. Sunflower Lemon Queen gets between 60 - 72 inches tall and will produce blooms in about 100 days after sowing the Sunflower seeds.
Grow Lemon Queen Sunflowers in a sunny location in somewhat fertile well-drained soil. Keep soil weed free and moderately moist while plants are young. Once established, Sunflower plants are somewhat drought and heat tolerant. They will flower mid-summer through fall.
After danger of frost has passed, directly sow Lemon Queen Sunflower seeds into prepared seed beds that are weed free and the soil has been loosened. Space the Sunflower seeds 6 inches apart, cover the seed 1 - 1/2 inch deep, and thin the Sunflower seedlings to 12 - 18 inches apart. Fertilizer should coincide with plants needs. If needed apply fertilizer at a rate of 2 - 2 1/2 lbs of actual nitrogen per 1,000 square feet as a side dressing before the plants reach 12 inches in height.
Common Questions
What direction do the flowers face?
Sunflowers follow the sun.
Are any of the seeds toxic?
No, they are not toxic, however only the giant sunflower seeds are good for eating.
Why are the seeds hollow?
This could be from a lack of pollination; sunflowers need insects for pollination. Also, sunflower moth larvae may leave tiny holes in the shell.
How long do sunflowers bloom?
Sunflowers bloom for about 4-6 weeks.
Do sunflowers attract pollinators?
Bees and butterflies are attracted to the beautiful sunflower. Birds also enjoy them.
Can I use as a cut flower?
Yes, sunflowers can be used in flower arrangements.
How many times do sunflowers bloom?
Single stem sunflowers bloom one time, while branching sunflowers continue to bloom over a couple of months.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
69 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 15 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/2 inch
SOWING RATE
18 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 48 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
12 - 18 inches
Sunflower Autumn Beauty (Helianthus Annuus) - Would you like to grow the most cheerful of all flowers in your summer garden? Grow Sunflower seeds and enjoy these tall stately annuals that brighten up any location. This Sunflower Autumn Beauty mix produces blooms ranging in colors: gold, yellow, rusty red, burgundy and bi-colors. The blooms range in size from 5 - 10 inches in diameter. Autumn Beauty Sunflower seeds create a stunning combination of bright warm colored flowers. Sunflower Uses: The strong stemmed blooms grow on tall branching plants producing an abundance of cut flowers for bouquets. Use as a backdrop for shorter flower varieties, as a temporary hedge, or for color in the vegetable garden.
Grow Sunflower Autumn Beauty in a sunny location and in somewhat fertile well-drained soil. Keep soil weed free and moderately moist while plants are young. Once established, Sunflower plants are somewhat drought and heat tolerant. They will flower mid-summer through fall. Birds are attracted to the seeds.
How To Grow Sunflowers From Seeds: After danger of frost has passed, directly sow Helianthus seeds into prepared seed beds that are weed free and where the soil has been loosened. Space the Sunflower seeds 6 inches apart, cover the seeds 1/2 inch deep, and thin the Sunflower seedlings to 12 - 18 inches apart.
Common Questions
What direction do the flowers face?
Sunflowers follow the sun.
Are any of the seeds toxic?
No, they are not toxic, however only the giant sunflower seeds are good for eating.
Why are the seeds hollow?
This could be from a lack of pollination; sunflowers need insects for pollination. Also, sunflower moth larvae may leave tiny holes in the shell.
How long do sunflowers bloom?
Sunflowers bloom for about 4-6 weeks.
Do sunflowers attract pollinators?
Bees and butterflies are attracted to the beautiful sunflower. Birds also enjoy them.
Can I use as a cut flower?
Yes, sunflowers can be used in flower arrangements.
How many times do sunflowers bloom?
Single stem sunflowers bloom one time, while branching sunflowers continue to bloom over a couple of months.
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
MOISTURE
Keep seed slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Sunflower Giant Sungold (Helianthus Annuus) - Sunflower seeds are a favorite for children to grow. They are so tall and stately that both children and adults are impressed! Giant Sunflowers have massive 10 inch double blooms that are stuffed with tiny, densely-packed petals of richest golden-yellow, all the way to the center. What an unbelievably frilly flower on the 60 inch sturdy stems. Grow Giant Helianthus in a sunny location and in somewhat fertile well-drained soil. Keep the soil weed free and moderately moist while plants are young. Once established, Sunflower plants are somewhat drought and heat tolerant. They will flower mid-summer through fall.
Growing Giant Sunflowers From Seed: Sunflowers are the kings of the natural sunny summer garden, attracting butterflies and birds. Sunflowers are easy to grow from flower seeds. After danger of frost has passed, directly sow Giant 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 seeds 1/2 inch deep, and thin the Sunflower seedlings to 24 inches apart.
Common Questions
What direction do the flowers face?
Sunflowers follow the sun.
Are any of the seeds toxic?
No, they are not toxic, however only the giant sunflower seeds are good for eating.
Why are the seeds hollow?
This could be from a lack of pollination; sunflowers need insects for pollination. Also, sunflower moth larvae may leave tiny holes in the shell.
How long do sunflowers bloom?
Sunflowers bloom for about 4-6 weeks.
Do sunflowers attract pollinators?
Bees and butterflies are attracted to the beautiful sunflower. Birds also enjoy them.
Can I use as a cut flower?
Yes, sunflowers can be used in flower arrangements.
How many times do sunflowers bloom?
Single stem sunflowers bloom one time, while branching sunflowers continue to bloom over a couple of months.
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
MOISTURE
Keep seed slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Growing Joker Sunflower From Seed: Sunflowers are easy to grow from flower seeds. After danger of frost has passed, directly sow Joker 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.
Common Questions
What direction do the flowers face?
Sunflowers follow the sun.
Are any of the seeds toxic?
No, they are not toxic, however only the giant sunflower seeds are good for eating.
Why are the seeds hollow?
This could be from a lack of pollination; sunflowers need insects for pollination. Also, sunflower moth larvae may leave tiny holes in the shell.
How long do sunflowers bloom?
Sunflowers bloom for about 4-6 weeks.
Do sunflowers attract pollinators?
Bees and butterflies are attracted to the beautiful sunflower. Birds also enjoy them.
Can I use as a cut flower?
Yes, sunflowers can be used in flower arrangements.
How many times do sunflowers bloom?
Single stem sunflowers bloom one time, while branching sunflowers continue to bloom over a couple of months.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
69 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 15 days on non-dormant seed
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/2 inch
SOWING RATE
8 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 22 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Wild Sunflower (Helianthus Annuus) - Imagine a meadow filled with wild Sunflowers! These giant annuals produce numerous 3 - 6 inch flower heads on branching stems. They are native to dry plains, prairies, meadows and foothills in the western United States, Canada and northern Mexico. The plants are coarse, hairy, leafy, and fast-growing and typically grow to 36 - 108 inches tall with stiff branching, upright stalks. The species is commonly seen growing along roads, fences, fields and in waste areas west of the Mississippi River and is the state flower of Kansas. The flower heads have orange-yellow petals and brown to purple center disks. Planting wild Sunflower seeds will create a lovely naturalized setting.
Grow wild Helianthus in a sunny location in somewhat fertile well-drained soil. Keep soil weed free and moderately moist while plants are young. Once established, the plants are somewhat drought and heat tolerant. They will flower mid-summer through fall. Birds are attracted to the seeds.
Common Questions
What direction do the flowers face?
Sunflowers follow the sun.
Are any of the seeds toxic?
No, they are not toxic, however only the giant sunflower seeds are good for eating.
Why are the seeds hollow?
This could be from a lack of pollination; sunflowers need insects for pollination. Also, sunflower moth larvae may leave tiny holes in the shell.
How long do sunflowers bloom?
Sunflowers bloom for about 4-6 weeks.
Do sunflowers attract pollinators?
Bees and butterflies are attracted to the beautiful sunflower. Birds also enjoy them.
Can I use as a cut flower?
Yes, sunflowers can be used in flower arrangements.
How many times do sunflowers bloom?
Single stem sunflowers bloom one time, while branching sunflowers continue to bloom over a couple of months.
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
69 - 75F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 15 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
1/2 inch
SOWING RATE
21 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 58 pounds per acre
MOISTURE
Keep seed slightly moist but not wet
PLANT SPACING
6 - 9 inches
Sunflower Sunspot Dwarf (Helianthus Annuus) - One of the easiest flower seeds to grow, Sunflower seeds, makes a huge statement in the summer landscape. Dwarf Helianthus are great for containers and flower beds, and they only reach 24 - 36 inches tall with an average sized single 10 inch head. What a cheerful plant for any sunny location and so easy to establish from dwarf Sunflower seeds! Upland game birds and pheasants like Sunflower Sunspot for food and cover.
Grow Sunflower Sunspot plants in a sunny location in somewhat fertile well-drained soil. Keep soil weed free and moderately moist while plants are young. Once established, Sunflower plants are somewhat drought and heat tolerant. They will flower mid-summer through fall. Birds are attracted to the seeds.
After danger of frost has passed, directly sow Sunspot Sunflower seeds into prepared seed beds that are weed free and the soil has been loosened. Space the flower seeds 3 inches apart, cover the seed 1/2 inch deep, and thin the Sunflower seedlings to 6 - 9 inches apart.
Common Questions
What direction do the flowers face?
Sunflowers follow the sun.
Are any of the seeds toxic?
No, they are not toxic, however only the giant sunflower seeds are good for eating.
Why are the seeds hollow?
This could be from a lack of pollination; sunflowers need insects for pollination. Also, sunflower moth larvae may leave tiny holes in the shell.
How long do sunflowers bloom?
Sunflowers bloom for about 4-6 weeks.
Do sunflowers attract pollinators?
Bees and butterflies are attracted to the beautiful sunflower. Birds also enjoy them.
Can I use as a cut flower?
Yes, sunflowers can be used in flower arrangements.
How many times do sunflowers bloom?
Single stem sunflowers bloom one time, while branching sunflowers continue to bloom over a couple of months.
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
MOISTURE
Keep seed slightly moist, but not wet
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
Sunflower Dwarf Sungold (Helianthus Annuus) - Easy-to-grow from Sunflower seeds, this dwarf variety is a favorite of home gardeners everywhere who want the delight of Sunflowers without the massive plants. This Dwarf Sungold has massive flower heads, but only grows to a maximum of 24 inches tall. Sungold has massive 10 inch double blooms that are stuffed with tiny, densely-packed petals of richest golden-yellow, all the way to the center! What an unbelievably frilly flower on the 18 - 24 inch sturdy stems. Sunflower Care: It is important not to over water Sunflowers. Too much water may result in soil loosening and losing stability to hold the plant. Sungold dwarf Sunflower plants are somewhat drought and heat tolerant. They will flower mid-summer through fall and need little care or pruning.
Sunflowers are the kings of the natural sunny summer garden, attracting butterflies and birds. They are easy to grow from flower seed. After danger of frost has passed, directly sow Sunflower seeds into prepared seed beds that are weed free and the soil has been loosened. Space the Sun Gold dwarf seeds 12 inches apart, cover the seed 1/2 inch deep, and thin the seedlings to 24 inches apart.
Common Questions
What direction do the flowers face?
Sunflowers follow the sun.
Are any of the seeds toxic?
No, they are not toxic, however only the giant sunflower seeds are good for eating.
Why are the seeds hollow?
This could be from a lack of pollination; sunflowers need insects for pollination. Also, sunflower moth larvae may leave tiny holes in the shell.
How long do sunflowers bloom?
Sunflowers bloom for about 4-6 weeks.
Do sunflowers attract pollinators?
Bees and butterflies are attracted to the beautiful sunflower. Birds also enjoy them.
Can I use as a cut flower?
Yes, sunflowers can be used in flower arrangements.
How many times do sunflowers bloom?
Single stem sunflowers bloom one time, while branching sunflowers continue to bloom over a couple of months.