Description

Add a dramatic flair to your garden with Shock-O-Lat Sunflowers from Botanical Interests! These stunning 6″ bronze-red blooms with yellow-tipped petals and dark brown centers are complemented by striking purple-tinged stems. Growing up to 6' tall, these well-branched, pollenless sunflowers are perfect for vibrant bouquets. Plant closely (10″ apart) to produce smaller, 3″ flowers or space them farther for full-sized blooms. Edible petals offer a colorful garnish for salads and desserts, while the young buds can be grilled, marinated, or sautéed for a delicious, artichoke-like dish. Easy to grow and drought-tolerant, they attract pollinators all season long.

Botanical Name: Helianthus annuus (hybrid)
Family: Asteraceae
Native: North America
Hardiness: Annual
Plant Dimensions: 6' tall
Variety Information: 6″ flowers are bronze-red with yellow tips and a dark brown center. Flowers will be smaller if plants are close together.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer to frost
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
When to Start Inside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date. Sunflowers are senstive to root disturbance; sow in biodegradable pots that can be planted directly in the ground.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: ¼”–½”
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 18″–24″
Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 18″–24″

10 seeds.