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sunflower Music Box Mixed

Helianthus annuus Music Box Mixed

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Helianthus
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

An upright annual with multiple flower-heads in shades of yellow, cream and brown.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

H5

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoam

pH

AlkalineNeutral

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Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in-situ or in a pots or modules in spring

Pests

May be attacked by slugs and snails

Diseases

May be affected by powdery mildews and sclerotinia diseases

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverCottage Informal

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years