Helianthus decapetalus 'Flore Plenus' — Bushy, Clump forming

Overview

Helianthus decapetalus 'Flore Plenus' is a bushy, clump forming annual biennial in the genus Helianthus, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Helianthus decapetalus 'Flore Plenus' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds and cut flowers.

About

Helianthus decapetalus 'Flore Plenus' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Helianthus genus, which comprises upright annual and biennial plants with broad, simple leaves and large daisy-like flower heads. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with moist but well-drained loam soil that is neutral to alkaline in pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for wildlife gardens, cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and as cut flowers. It can be propagated by seed or division and is particularly notable in spring.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Helianthus

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral, Alkaline
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Helianthus decapetalus 'Flore Plenus' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Annual Biennial
Habit: Bushy, Clump forming
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Wildlife gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Cut flowers