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Superlophus® Sunglow

Calyophus

General Information GROWING TIPS

Tough and heat loving bright blooms that are native to dry climates.

Superlophus® Sunglow
Blossom Color Yellow
Bloom Season Spring, Summer
Exposure Sun
Height 4-8 in
Width 12-20 in
Spacing 8-12 in
Container Sizes Eco+ Grande, 11' Mono
Hardiness Zones 8, 9, 10
Wildlife Attracted Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Wildlife Deterred Deer
Features Tough and heat loving bright blooms that are native to dry climates.
Available Seasons
Adaptable as a Houseplant No
Bog Plant No
Is Disease Resistant No
Drought Tolerant Yes
Edible No
Erosion Control No
Fragrant Flower No
Fragrant Foilage No
Heat Tolerant Yes
Native to North America Yes
Salt Tolerant No
Succulent No
Water Plant No
Uses

This plant is great in containers where good drainage is ensured, but is also a great garden plant as long as well-drained soil is available. It is very heat tolerant and is native to regions with low humidity and periods of drought.

Maintenance Notes

Plant in containers or well-drained landscape beds. Once plants are established in the landscape they shouldn't need much care. The best performance is provided by soil kept on the dry side. Overwatering is the most likely problem you'll have with these platns. Do not treat them too well and they'll be happy campers. 

This is not a plant that needs a lot of plant food. For plants in the landscape a dose of controlled release plant food at planting will usually be sufficient. If you live in a climate with a very long summer, reapplying after 3 or 4 months may be beneficial.

For plants in containers, a dose of controlled release plant food at planting time is also recommended. However, reapplication of plant food is more likely to be needed in containers. Monitor your plant and reapply if the plant looks to be tired or if the foliage seems too light.  A water soluble plant food can add instant energy if you notice that your plants seems to be struggling. A water soluble plant food application to quickly increase energy, followed by a controlled release application of plant food will keep your plants happy for months.

If your planting gets a bit open or straggly looking, you can use a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears to trim it back.  Look to take no more than 1/3 the volume of the plant. I usually follow a trim, with an application of water soluble plant food. The plant food/trim combination will stimulate new growth and branching and after a week or two to recover will result in a better branched and more floriferous plant. In long season climates, trimming more than once can be beneficial.

2025Top Performer - UGA
2025Top Performer - Iowa State
2025Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs
2025Best of Breed - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2025Leader of the Pack - Late Season - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2025Leader of the Pack - Beds - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2025Perfect Score - University of Tennessee - Jackson
2025Top Performer, Best of Species - Penn State
2025Top Performer - University of Tennessee - Knoxville
2025Perfect Score - Hanging Baskets - University of Minnesota - Grand Rapids
2025Bronze Medal Winner - Champaign County Illiniois Master Gardener Idea Garden
2025Top Performer - Boerner Botanical Garden
20252025 Classic City Award - UGA
2023Top Performer - University of Guelph
2023Top Performer - Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2022Perfect Score - University of Tennessee - Jackson
2021Perfect Score - University of Wisconsin - West Madison
2021Top Performer - Texas A&M - East Texas Bedding Plant Trial
2021Top Performer - Young's Plant Farm
2021Top Performer - University of Guelph
2021Best of Breed - Beds - North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum
2021Best in Show - University of Tennessee - Jackson
2021Top Performer - Mississippi State University - Poplarville
2021Top Performer - Perennial - Mississippi State University - Crystal Springs
2021Director's Select & Best of Species - Penn State University
2021Top Performer - Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
2021Top Performer - LSU - Hammond
2021Top Performer - Les Exceptionelles
2021Top Performer - Boerner Botanical Garden
2021Perfect Score - Oregon State University
2021Top Performer - Cornell University

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