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Other common names sunflower 'Pastiche'
Family Asteraceae
Genus Helianthus can be tall, erect annuals, tuberous or rhizomatous perennials, with coarse simple leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads
Details 'Pastiche' is a branching annual with single, dark-centred flowers 8-15cm across, in shades of light and deep yellow, orange-red and mahogany
Foliage Deciduous
Habit Bushy
Hardiness
All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets
H4
Full Sun
Aspect South-facing or West-facing
Exposure Sheltered or Exposed
Chalk
Clay
Sand
Loam
MoistureMoist but well-drained
SoilChalk, Clay, Sand, Loam
pHAlkaline, Neutral
Ultimate height 1-1.5 metres
Ultimate spread 0.5-1 metres
Time to ultimate height 1-2 years
Cultivation Grow in moderately fertile, neutral to alkaline, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation Propagate by seed sown in-situ or in a pots or modules in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types Flower borders and beds Cut Flowers Cottage & Informal Garden Wildflower meadow
Pruning Cut back after flowering
Pests Can get slugs and snails
Diseases May be affected by powdery mildews and sclerotinia diseases
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