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Helianthus Waooh! - Sunflower

Helianthus annuus Waooh!
Sunflower, Common Sunflower

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This Waooh! sunflower is a fast-growing, annual plant that can reach up to 90 cm tall. Shorter and more branched than most other varieties of Garden Sunflower, the Waooh! variety can be used in both flower beds and pots. Throughout the summer, it is covered in numerous bright yellow flowers with a brown centre. These are excellent cut flowers for fresh or dried compositions. It is easy to sow.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
90 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
14 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
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Sowing period March to May
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Flowering time July to October
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Description

Helianthus annuus Waooh! is a fast-growing, annual plant that can reach up to 90 cm in height. Shorter and more branched than most other varieties of Garden Sunflowers, the Waooh! variety can be used in both flower beds and pots. Throughout the summer, it is covered with numerous bright yellow flowers with a brown centre that attract pollinating insects. They are excellent cut flowers, for fresh or dried compositions. It is easy to sow.

From the Asteraceae family, everyone knows Helianthus annuus, well-known for the sunflower oil extracted from its seeds. The Waooh! variety, on the other hand, is only cultivated for its flowers. They measure about ten centimetres in diameter. The brown centre is crowned with bright yellow petals. It is a compact and branched variety that reaches between 70 and 90 cm in height and 30 to 60 cm in width. Its generous flowering spreads from July to October. Sow your seeds at different times to enjoy its beautiful flowers for longer. They are carried by sturdy stems, perfect for your summer bouquets. Cut the flowers in the morning just after they open. Remove the leaves starting from the bottom, leaving only 2 or 3 leaves below the flower. Change the water in the vase for fresh water every day.

In the garden, Helianthus annuus Waooh!, which has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit, can be used in many ways: in the back of a flower bed, to create a small border, or even in a large pot.

It is an easy-to-grow plant that enjoys sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is water-hungry so water it regularly. In wind, stake the stems.

Flowering

Flower colour yellow
Flowering time July to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 10 cm
Bee-friendly Attracts pollinators
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description The flower is a head composed of a heart of brown florets surrounded by bright yellow petals.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green
Foliage description The 10 to 30 cm long, cordate, green leaves are bristly with hairs.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 90 cm
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Helianthus

Species

annuus

Cultivar

Waooh!

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Sunflower, Common Sunflower

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Planting and care

Sow the Sunflower Waooh! from March to May in a pot for planting in open ground after the last frost. Place one seed per pot or in a hole with 2 or 3 seeds (keep the best young seedling). Cover the seeds lightly with seed compost. Water generously with a fine rain. Sunflower seeds need light to germinate, without direct sunlight, and a temperature of about 20°C during the day. At night, the temperature can be cooler (around 15°C).

The seeds will take between 7 and 14 days to germinate. Keep the soil moist, but not excessively, during growth. 15 days before their final planting (after the last frost), start gradually acclimatising them to a temperature of 15°C.

Once all risk of frost has passed, plant your young sunflower plants (they should have at least 3 to 4 true leaves) in the garden or in a pot. Choose a sunny location and well-drained moist soil. Water regularly.

It is also possible to sow your sunflowers directly in place from May onwards.

Handy tip: stagger your sowings to extend their flowering until autumn.

Sunflowers can be susceptible to powdery mildew and aphids, and snails and slugs may attack their young leaves.

Sowing period

Sowing period March to May
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 14 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Back of border, Free-standing, Container, Vegetable garden
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral, Calcareous
Soil moisture all types

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