Sunflower ‘Chocolate’ Seeds (Helianthus annuus)

Sunflower ‘Chocolate’ is a striking annual with rich, dark brown to chocolate-colored blooms. Blooming from mid-summer to early autumn, it adds dramatic contrast and height to borders, flower beds, and cut-flower gardens. Hardy, easy to grow, and pollinator-friendly, it’s perfect for creating bold garden statements.

What Makes It Special

• Unique chocolate-brown flower heads

• Tall, striking stems ideal for borders and cut flowers

• Hardy, low-maintenance, and attracts bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Botanical name: Helianthus annuus

• Annual

• Height: 120–180 cm

• Bloom time: Mid-summer to early autumn

Ideal For

• Borders, flower beds, and cut-flower gardens

• Pollinator-friendly plantings

• Bold garden accents and visual interest

Sowing

• Sow indoors Mar–Apr or outdoors after last frost

• Cover seeds lightly with soil

• Germination: 7–14 days at 18–22°C

• Space seedlings 30–50 cm apart

• Flowers the same year