Sunflower Chocolate

Sunflower – Chocolate     

Approximate Seed Quantity: 20

This branching variety produces lots of 10-12cm flower heads of a rich chocolate colour with contrasting yellow stripes on the reverse. Plants reach 1.5-2m with a 45cm spread. Remember to leave the heads on so the birds can top up their fat reserves before winter by eating the nutritious seeds. Annual. Download sowing guide

• Days to germination: 14-21
• Optimum soil temperature: 20°C plus
• Planting depth: 6mm
• Spacing: 10-15 cm
• Tolerant of most soils
• Sow undercover from March to April and transplant outside in May. Or direct outside in May
• Flowers July to September
• Light: Full sun