About
This free-flowering perennial with mid-green lance shaped leaves. Bright yellow flowers with deep yellow centres are produced in summer, flowering over a long period if dead-headed regularly.
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, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. May require staking in exposed areas. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
PruningDead-head regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring or take softwood cuttings in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildew.