Helianthus annuus Sunbelievable Brown Eyed Girl ('Sunbeliv01'PBR) (Sunbelievable Series)
sunflower [Sunbelievable Brown Eyed Girl]
A compact, branching, annual to 60cm tall with dark green, oval leaves. Golden-yellow flowerheads 8-10cm across with a deep reddish-brown ring surrounding the dark central eye are borne in profusion over a long season; this sterile cultivar does not produce seed
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown Red Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Helianthus can be tall, erect annuals, tuberous or rhizomatous perennials, with coarse simple leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun in any fertile, well-drained, neutral, or preferably calcareous, soil. Ideal for growing in containers. The flowers attract bees and other insects
Propagation
Propagate by seed or division. Divide established clumps every 2-4 years to both increase plants and retain vigour. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews and sclerotinia diseases
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