Description
False Sunflower. Aka ‘Sommersonne’
A perennial relative of the sunflower, Heliopsis helianthoides produce an expanding ring of bright yellow, ray petals around a central disc. Up early in spring, pushing strongly to one metre tall or more, their stout stems covered with dark green, heart-shaped leaves. The flowers 5 to 7cm (2 to 3in) wide, open in succession over a span of six weeks or longer.
Summer Sun produces a seemingly never ending supply of yellow, semi-double daisy flowers with deep orange-yellow center disks. Excellent tall selection for the back of the border. Very attractive to nectar seekers. Perfect for cutting, your vases will overflow with this cheery perennial.
Tall 24-36″
