Helianthus Waooh! - Sunflower

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.