Choco Sun Sunflower

Choco Sun is a compact, branching annual sunflower for pots, window boxes and the front of sunny borders. Its lemon-yellow flowers have dark chocolate-brown centers, and the first large head is followed by smaller side-shoot flowers. ## Size and Use Ball Seed lists Choco Sun at 10–12 inches tall and 12–14 inches wide, with an upright habit. Its [plant profile](https://info.ballseed.com/WEBTRACKPLANTINFO.ASPX?PHID=060000001021163&env=P) recommends it for containers, window boxes and gardens. The [RHS cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/277035/helianthus-annuus-choco-sun/details) also recommends it for the front of a flower border and for cutting. ## Flowering Ball Seed lists spring, summer and autumn flowering, sun exposure and medium water needs. Local planting dates and weather affect the actual display period. ## Maintenance Plant in full sun and keep the soil moist but well drained. Water regularly while buds and stems are developing, then remove fading stems to keep the compact plant tidy.