Helianthus

Sunflower helianthus

Sunflowers (Helianthus), with their familiar large yellow blooms, are easy and fun to grow, for children and adults alike. But why limit yourself to the traditional favourites? There’s a colourful array to choose from, in all sizes, both short-lived annuals and long-lived perennials. Ideal for cheering up summer borders and containers, they’re great for attracting wildlife too.

A new type of ‘teddy bear’ sunflower, with the same cuddly flowerheads but this time in a cool lemon yellow that contrasts beautifully with the dark green leaves. Sunflower ‘Gummy Bear’ has a multi-branching habit, producing numerous fluffy flowers at the top of each plant. Each 3-5 inch flowerhead is densely packed with petals and produces minimal pollen making it perfect for cutting. Its outstanding garden performance has been recognised with a Fleuroselect Gold Medal. Grow in borders or containers. Kids will love them! Height: 170cm (67in). Spread: 90 cm (35in)

Classification

• Common Names: Sunflower helianthus

• Family:

• Variety: Gummy Bear

Image2553.jpg Example of gummy bear sunflower

Propagation Notes

• Plant Type: annual

• Propagation: Seed

• Hardiness:

• Flowering Season:

These are quick and easy to grow from seed, which can be sown either indoors in pots from late March onwards, or outdoors in the ground in mid-April and May.

Sow indoors from April

Gummy bear grow to 1.7m and can also be planted in pots.

2024-4-29: All the gummy bear plants have been eaten by snails.

2024-03-17: Sow tall large head variety received from gardenersworld in pods

2024-03-01: sow Gummy Bear seed indoors in pods.

2024-01-09: Sunflower gummy bear seed from Dobbies