About
An upright perennial with bright yellow flowerheads, the disk florets coppery brown.
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
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesPrairie planting, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Provide support for the best results
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in cold frame in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot