About
Ranchera' is a compact, bushy, herbaceous perennial, to 50cm tall, with lance-shaped, toothed leaves. From late summer to autumn, produces masses of flowers with slightly ruffled, orange-red petals with a deep red centre, turning yellow as the florets open.
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
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Coastal, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot and powdery mildews