Thursday, 19 February 2015

PERENNIAL SUNFLOWER

Helianthus x multiflorus 'Flore Pleno' is a robust plant produces double yellow flowers throughout the summer. Its deep green foliage is an excellent screen or foil to showcase small plants. Flowers of Helianthus x mult. 'Flore Pleno' are scattered all throughout this "green wall" which makes it an excellent choice for the back of your border.

This is a good plant for cut flowers and blooms for 4 weeks or more. It can be planted in containers and attracts butterflies. Prefers average, neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Well drained soil is good for overwintering, but give Helianthus a good soaking if August begins to overpower. Can be divided in spring every 3-4 years. Cut back by one-half in early to midsummer to prevent staking.

This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme.

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9 comments:

  1. Mersad19 February 2015 at 17:43

    I love yellow flowers. They are always so cheerful!

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  2. joanna uk19 February 2015 at 18:03

    multiflorus 'Flore Pleno' indeed. Such a congested centre. I wonder what it would be for wool dying.

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  3. Aletta19 February 2015 at 18:30

    Wow, that is so pretty!1

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  4. Unknown20 February 2015 at 00:38

    Gorgeous!

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  5. Maude Lynn20 February 2015 at 02:36

    Gorgeous color!

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  6. Liz Needle20 February 2015 at 14:12

    Lovely cheerful daisy - must look for this one.

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  7. Dobson20 February 2015 at 16:39

    You people from Down Under are inciting extreme jealousy in me for the varieties of flowers you are showcasing here. Especially as I sit and watch the sun come up on 7 inches of snow and -7 degree temperatures. i need to search for a variety i can grow here. Thanks for the idea.

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    1. Unknown6 September 2019 at 00:22

      I have these in snowy upstate NY and they are incredible! The spread year after year and I've transplanted them all over the yard. Try some for cold climes and see if they work for you. I got mine from my son and just recently discovered what they were!

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  8. Simone Felic26 February 2015 at 23:04

    Estou esperando a época de semear minhas sementes.

    http://eueminhasplantinhas.blogspot.com.br/

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