Common Sunflower 'Giant Sungold', Comb Flower 'Giant Sungold', Golden Flower of Peru 'Giant Sungold', St Bartholomew's Star 'Giant Sungold'
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.
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 | Compositae |
Genus | Helianthus |
Common names | Common Sunflower, Sunflower |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
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 | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Cutting Garden |
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 | Compositae |
Genus | Helianthus |
Common names | Common Sunflower, Sunflower |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 5' - 6' (150cm - 180cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" (80cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
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 | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, Cutting Garden |
How many Helianthus annuus ‘Giant Sungold’ (Common Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Helianthus annuus ‘Giant Sungold’ (Common Sunflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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