Helianthus microcephalus - P11

Description
The Sunflower (Helianthus microcephalus) is an upright, loose perennial that forms light yellow, basket-shaped flowers from September to October. Its lanceolate leaves are dark green. In a sunny location with nutrient-rich, loamy soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.6 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm. The Sunflower is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of Sunflower are dark green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Sunflower has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright, loose.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Flower
Helianthus microcephalus forms basket-shaped, light yellow flowers from September.

Use
Tubs, privacy screen, cutting, group planting, cottage garden