Add a splash of drama to your garden beds!
Chocolate Cherry sunflowers are the garden’s version of velvet curtains, rich, moody, and absolutely stunning. With deep burgundy petals and dark centers, these tall blooms bring elegance and flair to any space. They’re not just eye-catching, they’re bee magnets and bouquet favorites, too!
Variety: Chocolate Cherry Sunflower (Helianthus annuus)
Growth Habit: Warm-season annual
Height: 5–6 feet
Color: Deep burgundy petals with dark centers
Planting Conditions: Full sun; well-drained soil
Bloom Time: 60–75 days
Uses: Cut flowers, pollinator gardens, ornamental borders
Fun Fact: These sunflowers add a moody, romantic touch to garden beds and floral arrangements, perfect for fall weddings and dramatic bouquets.
Chocolate Cherry sunflowers are a dream for floral designers and pollinator lovers alike. Their rich color adds depth and contrast to arrangements, while their nectar-rich blooms invite bees and butterflies to linger. Imagine a vase full of velvety petals glowing in the afternoon sun, these sunflowers are pure garden theater.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun with fertile, well-drained soil is ideal.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Direct sow ½ inch deep, spacing 6–12 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil moist during germination and early growth.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches apart once they sprout.
✂️ Harvest: Cut blooms when petals begin to open for best vase life.
