About
A bushy, upright, clump-forming perennial to 80cm tall with rich green, lance-shaped leaves and sturdy stems bearing double flowers comprising ruffled yellow outer petals surrounding a button-like, golden-yellow eye.
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
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Prairie planting
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil, and provide support for the tall stems; divide every two to three years to maintain vigour
PruningNo pruning required, but deadheading will prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring, or by basal softwood cuttings in containers in a cold frame in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free, but may be susceptible to a leaf spot