Helianthus annuus Giant Sungold (Common Sunflower)
Making a bold statement in the garden, Helianthus annuus ‘Giant Sungold’ (Common Sunflower) is a fast-growing, well-branched annual with oblong to lanceolate leaves and striking brilliant flowers. In summer, it produces huge, fluffy, fully-double flowers, up to 6-10 in. across (15-25 cm), resembling golden-yellow pompoms. The flower heads are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds.
Making a bold statement in the garden, Helianthus annuus 'Giant Sungold' (Common Sunflower) is a fast-growing, well-branched annual with oblong to lanceolate leaves and striking brilliant flowers. In summer, it produces huge, fluffy, fully-double flowers, up to 6-10 in. across (15-25 cm), resembling golden-yellow pompoms. The flower heads are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Easy to grow, friendly looking, and sensational at the back of a sunny border, this exquisite Sunflower makes outstanding cut flowers too.
- Typically grows up to 5-6 ft. tall (150-180 cm) and 24-30 in. wide (60-75 cm).
- Prefers full sun and enjoys moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist, neutral to alkaline, well-drained soils. Site in a sheltered location, as the wind may catch the heavy heads.
- Low maintenance, this is an excellent choice for perennial borders where the dazzling flowers are welcomed in any color scheme. Perfectly suited to the cutting garden, or cottage gardens.
- Attractive to bird, butterflies and bees, it is deer resistant.
Requirements
Hardiness | 2 – 11 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 12 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals |
Plant Family | Helianthus – Sunflowers |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 5' – 6' (150cm – 180cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 30″ (75cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Wall-Side Borders |
Garden Styles | Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow |