Sunflower 'Chocolate Cherry'

Latin name Helianthus annuus
Quantity per packet Approximately 50 seeds
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Product information
Product
identification
Latin nameHelianthus annuus
FamilyAsteraceae
TypeAnnual flower
CycleAnnual
Quantity per packApproximately 50 seeds
Code produitWHPER-0188
Product
description

The 'Chocolate Cherry' sunflower is a spectacular annual that immediately catches the eye with its dark chocolate centers surrounded by burgundy-brown petals of rare intensity. Its slender silhouette and long flower stalks make it an impressive variety both in the garden and in a bouquet, where it adds a dramatic and refined touch to summer arrangements. Very floriferous, it brightens up flowerbeds while playing a valuable role in pollinator gardens, attracting bees, butterflies, and other useful insects. Its rich and sustained bloom creates a warm, almost velvety atmosphere in the garden, which contrasts wonderfully with the brighter hues of summer flowers. Easy to grow, it tolerates various soil conditions well, provided the soil is rich and well-drained, and quickly rewards the gardener with vigorous growth. Sown directly in the garden or carefully started indoors, it establishes easily without requiring complex maintenance. Its edible petals also add a subtle culinary interest, perfect for originally garnishing certain dishes. It is a remarkable, elegant, and very useful variety, ideal for creating a vibrant, colorful garden generous with cut flowers.

Sowing
guide
Sowing periodApril to May indoors or late May outdoors
Sowing depth1.5 to 2.5 cm (0.6 to 1 in.)
Germination temperature16 to 18 °C (61 to 64 °F)
Germination time7 to 14 days
Soil
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Rich and well-drained
Watering
Moderate
Bloom,
harvest
and garden
Garden use
Cut flowers, edible, borders, pollinator garden
Bloom period
July to September
Harvest
9 to 10 weeks after sowing
Size
and facts
Height1.75 to 2.25 m (5.7 to 7.4 ft)
Spread45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Planting
partners
Good companions
Cosmos, zinnia, rudbeckia, monarda
Avoid planting with
None known
The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.