About
A clump-forming perennial to around 75cm with mid-green leaves. Stiff stems support large, daisy-like flowers with a brown and yellow centre and yellow petals flamed with red and orange, from mid-summer to mid-autumn.
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, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Should not need support
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring or root basal cuttings in cold frame in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot