sunflower 'Meteor'

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A clump-forming perennial to around 1.8m high, with ovate, slightly hairy, toothed dark green leaves. Bright yellow flowers to 7.5cm across are produced in late summer, with a mass of enlarged disc florets in the centre giving an anemone-form appearance

Scientific classification

Species: sunflower 'Meteor' (Helianthus × multiflorus 'Meteor')
Genus: Helianthus
Family: Asteraceae

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Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1.5-2.5 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Columnar upright
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of sunflower 'Meteor'

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Quick identification of sunflower 'Meteor'

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sunflower 'Meteor' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division. Divide established clumps every 2-4 years to both increase plants and retain vigour. See sowing seeds indoors for further advice

Growing

Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Sunflowers generally need a long hot summer to flower well. May need support, see staking: perennials. Mulch annually with compost or manure, and divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigour

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