Chocolate cherry what now?
Yup, you read the title right. Apparently, chocolate cherry sunflowers exist, and they're absolutely beautiful!
If you're like me, you had no idea that more than one kind of sunflower existed before now. Apparently, quite a few varieties of the iconic flower exist, and in deep tones! Let's check it out.
Did you know sunflowers come in other colors? I sure didn't. This is the "Chocolate Cherry" sunflower, so named for their dark burgundy color and chocolatey centre. Don't eat it, though. Thank you.
They should be planted when it's warm, and in warm soil. They don't tolerate frost well, so you'll have to dig them up or bring them indoors when winter comes.
Some will stay a lighter burgundy, while some will actually turn a chocolate color! It just depends on the flower. That's half the fun of growing things, isn't it?
Luckily, sunflower seeds are incredibly easy to come by. You can get a pack for $2.99 right here!
What do you think? Would you plant these bad boys?
