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autumn glory

Helianthus angustifolius

Low Maintenance

Genus: Helianthus
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: swamp sunflower, swan sunflower

About this plant

A clump-forming herbaceous perennial with rough green narrow leaves to a height of 2m. In late summer and autumn bears yellow daisy flowers with purple-red, or sometimes yellow disks

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClaySandyLoamChalk

NeutralAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Moist But Well DrainedPoorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Does well in soils that don't dry out in summer. May need support. See staking: perennials

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn or by seed in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to Powdery mildews and sclerotinia diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

OutdoorWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

1-1.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years