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Helianthus giganteus 'Sheila's Sunshine'
Giant Sunflower
Plant Type:
SUN PERENNIALSHelianthus giganteus ‘Sheila’s Sunshine’ – 'Sheila's Sunshine' is a selection of Giant Sunflower with bright pale yellow single daisy flowers in an open, upright clusters blooming from late summer into the autumn. This plant grows at least 6’ tall for us and sometimes approaches 8’ to 9’. It is lovely with Miscanthus, any of the taller Joe-pye weeds, ironweeds and goldenrods. Site in full sun planted in any decent draining soil. Gradually increases and spreads. 'Sheila's Sunshine' will arrive mostly cut back if ordered in autumn. We acquired this beauty some years ago from the now defunct, sadly closed Niche Gardens. Potted perennial grown from cutting or division.
Characteristics and Attributes for Helianthus giganteus 'Sheila's Sunshine'
Season of Interest (Flowering)
- Late Summer / Autumn
Nature Attraction
- Deer Resistant
- Honey Bees & Native Bees
Light
- Full Sun
Attributes
- Border
- Drought Tolerant
- Natural Garden
- Massing
- Wildlife Garden
Growth Rate in the Garden
- Moderately Fast
Soil
- Sandy
- Draining
- Fertile
Origins
- Garden Origin
Propagated By
- Division