Sunflower Seeds – Chocolate

Chocolate Sunflower Seeds produce striking blooms with deep, rich bronze-to-chocolate-colored petals that bring a dramatic touch to any garden. This unique variety offers a bold, elegant contrast to traditional yellow sunflowers, making it a favorite among gardeners who enjoy distinctive color palettes. The plants are strong and sturdy, thriving in full sunlight and well-drained soil.

These sunflowers are excellent for garden borders, cut-flower arrangements, and pollinator gardens. Their rich tones add depth to floral displays, while their nectar attracts bees and butterflies, supporting a healthy garden ecosystem.

Features:

• Type: Annual flowering plant

• Common Name (US): Sunflower

• Variety: Chocolate

• Scientific Name: Helianthus annuus

• Flower Color: Deep brown to chocolate with dark centers

• Plant Height: 4–6 feet (120–180 cm)

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil Type: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Watering: Moderate; water deeply but infrequently

• Bloom Time: Summer through early fall

• Growth Habit: Upright and branching

• Special Features: Attractive to pollinators, excellent for cutting, and visually striking for landscape display

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring after last frost

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–9

• Sowing Method: Direct sow outdoors when soil temperature is above 60°F (15°C)

• Germination Time: 7–14 days

• Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F (18–24°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)

• Mature Height: 4–6 feet (120–180 cm)

• Bloom Period by Zone:

  • Zones 4–5: June to September

  • Zones 6–7: May to September

  • Zones 8–9: April to August

• Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms to encourage longer flowering

• Uses: Garden borders, cut flowers, decorative landscapes, and pollinator support