Introduce an air of dark, dramatic elegance to your yard with Chocolate Cherry Sunflowers! This highly coveted heirloom variety showcases gorgeous, deeply saturated burgundy and chocolate-red petals that seamlessly encircle a pitch-black center.
Perfect for gardeners looking to break away from traditional yellows, these untreated seeds promise quick germination and strong, reliable growth. They cast an incredibly rich textured silhouette at the back of garden borders and serve as an unforgettable, moody focal point for high-end floral design.
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DRAMATIC BURGUNDY BLOOMS
Features deeply saturated velvet-red and dark chocolate petals, offering a moody and elegant twist on the classic sunflower.
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STRIKING CUT FLOWERS
The rich, contrasting colors make these an absolute favorite among professional florists for autumn-themed bouquets.
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MULTI-BRANCHING HABIT
Generates sturdy secondary stems holding multiple blooms, ensuring a long-lasting floral display throughout the season.
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BIRD & BEE FRIENDLY
The large, heavy centers provide an excellent natural food source for local songbirds in the late fall.
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GENEROUS SEED COUNT
Includes exactly 100 fresh, untreated seeds per packet, ensuring a majestic and high-yielding floral display.
1. Starting Indoors
Sunflowers possess a highly sensitive taproot. Better to direct sow, but you can start indoors in biodegradable peat pots 3-4 weeks before your last frost.
2. Germination
Maintain consistent moisture and a warm temperature of 70-80°F. Seeds usually germinate rapidly in 7-10 days.
3. Hardening Off
Gradually introduce seedlings to outdoor conditions over 7 days after the danger of frost has entirely passed.
4. Transplanting
Direct sow or plant outdoors in full sun, spacing them 18-24 inches apart to allow room for growth. Bury the seedling correctly to avoid root disturbance.
5. Care
Water deeply at the base. Though typically sturdy, very tall varieties may require support or staking in areas prone to very high winds.
