Chocolate Cherry - Sunflower Seeds
Chocolate Cherry Sunflower is a delightful plant that will add color and life to your garden. The dark chocolate center of the flower is surrounded by burgundy petals, making it a beautiful addition to any landscape. Sunflower Chocolate Cherry also does well as a cut flower, providing long-lasting beauty in any floral arrangement. The flowers are 5" with 6ft tall plants. 1.5g ~ 50 seeds
GROWING TIPS
Plant seeds directly in the garden after average last frost date when soil has warmed up. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 60-75°F. Succession plantings can be made every 1-2 weeks for continued harvest. Or, start seed indoors 3-5 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Transplant to the garden 1-2 weeks after your average last frost date. Sunflower is sensitive to transplant shock so carefully set in the garden.
SEED FACTS
Scientific Name: Helianthus annuss
Days to Maturity: 80-90
Seed Depth: 1/2"
Days to Sprout: 10-14
Plant Spacing: 12"
Row Spacing: 24-36"
Light Requirements: Sunny
Plant Height: 5-6'
Life Cycle: Annual
Frost Hardy: No