About

A cheerful annual, reaching 30-80cm, with compact form. It bears masses of blooms. 'Gaillardiaeflorum' is valued in garden settings.

About the genus

Helenium may be upright, clump-forming annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials with simple leaves and showy daisy-like flower-heads over a long period

Plant details

Suggested usesBedding, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould