Common Sunflower 'Gypsy Charmer', Comb Flower 'Gypsy Charmer', Golden Flower of Peru 'Gypsy Charmer', St Bartholomew's Star 'Gypsy Charmer'
‘A rainbow of colors, Helianthus annuus ‘Gypsy Charmer’ (Common Sunflower) is a fast-growing, well-branched annual with oblong to lanceolate leaves and particularly beautiful flowers. In summer, it produces a profusion of large blossoms, up to 6-8 in. across (15-20 cm), with multicolor petals, a wonderful mix of brilliant yellow, rosy-red and lemon yellow. The flower heads are attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. Easy to grow and sensational at the back of a sunny border, this exquisite Sunflower makes outstanding cut flowers too.
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Height |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, 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 |
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Height |
4' - 6' (120cm - 180cm) |
| Spread |
1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, 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 |
How many Helianthus annuus ‘Gypsy Charmer’ (Common Sunflower) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Helianthus annuus ‘Gypsy Charmer’ (Common Sunflower) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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