Moderately fertile, moist, but well-drained soil, or general-purpose loam-based potting compost (1)
Normal (2)
Special conditions
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Tolerate air pollution (1)
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October (1)
Attractive to wildlife
Attractive to pollinators (2)
Attractive to wildlife (2)
RHS Plants for pollinators (2)
Eventual size
Medium (1)
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RHS Chelsea Flower Show plant of year
2013 (1)
Nominated 2026 (1)
Leaf colour
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Position
Front of border (2)
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Next to a patio (1)
Next to a pond (1)
Soil moisture
Dry/Sandy (1)
Normal (2)
Yellow Flowers
Yellow is a bright, bold and cheerful colour. In spring we warm to the sight of a clump of golden yellow daffodils jutting up from the soil, while towering summer sunflowers are one of the most popular choices for childrens gardens.