Helianthus Chocolat

Helianthus ‘Chocolat’ is rich, velvety, and utterly striking — with deep chocolate petals touched with hints of gold. The blooms, 12–15 cm across, are borne on a branching, free-flowering plant that’s not as tall as other sunflowers and will even tolerate a little shade. Beautiful, unusual, and easy to grow — a real standout for borders or bouquets.

🌸 Flowering: July to September

📏 Height: 70-100cm

🌿Annual

SOW: start indoors in February or March in individual pots or modules, about 1cm deep, at around 20°C. Germination takes 1–2 weeks. In milder areas, you can also sow outdoors in April, either in pots or direct where they’re to flower.

GROW: harden off and plant out once frosts have passed, spacing them 40–50cm apart. Keep well watered and choose a sunny, open spot. Stake tall varieties, especially if you're using them as a screen or windbreak.

ENJOY: a dramatic, mid-sized sunflower with blooms that look almost too rich to be real. Excellent for cutting and adds depth to summer arrangements.