Chocolate
(Helianthus annuus)
Product ID: 1844
Tall, branching variety with long stems.
Flowers measure 4-6" across and are a rich brown on the tops of the petals and a lovely, striped yellow on the undersides. Great in bouquets and garden borders. Ht. 36-60". Avg. 600 seeds/oz. Packet: 50 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (A) Days to Maturity or Bloom: 60
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Tall
Germination: 7-14 days at 70-75°F. Culture: Outdoors (recommended) - after last frost, in groups of 3-4. Thin. Indoors - sow in final container 3-4 weeks prior to planting out. Dislikes root disturbance. Growing on: Hold indoors no longer than 4 weeks. Provide full sun, high fertility, good air movement. Light/Soil: Full sun; light, well-drained soil. Spacing: 9-24". Use: Cut or dried, back of beds, screen. Harvest: Fresh - flowers just beginning to open. Dried - completely open. Hang or use silica gel. *DAY-LENGTH NEUTRAL-Day length does not directly influence flowering.
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
