Helianthus tuberosus 'Sakhalinski' — Bushy, Clump forming

Overview

Helianthus tuberosus 'Sakhalinski' is a bushy, clump forming annual biennial in the genus Helianthus, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Helianthus tuberosus 'Sakhalinski' 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 tuberosus 'Sakhalinski' is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Helianthus genus, known for its upright, often tall annual or biennial plants with broad, simple leaves. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for wildlife gardens, cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, and cut flowers. It is best cultivated in well-drained soil and propagated by seed or division, with interest in the spring season.

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 tuberosus 'Sakhalinski' 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