Overview
Helenium 'Red Glory' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Helenium, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Helenium 'Red Glory' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants and wildlife gardens.
About
Helenium 'Red Glory' is a deciduous herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Helenium genus, known for its upright, bushy, clump-forming habit. Like other Helenium plants, it produces prominent daisy-like flower heads that bloom from summer into autumn. This cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H7, 'Red Glory' is suitable for coastal, cottage, informal gardens, patios, containers, and wildlife-friendly spaces.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Helenium
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Helenium 'Red Glory' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Helenium 'Red Glory'
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by basal softwood cuttings in spring, or by division in spring or late autumn
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm, tortrix moth, slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leaf spot, verticillium wilt and virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Helenium 'Red Glory'?
Helenium 'Red Glory' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Helenium 'Red Glory' need?
Helenium 'Red Glory' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Helenium 'Red Glory' hardy in the UK?
Helenium 'Red Glory' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Helenium 'Red Glory'?
Propagate by seed or by basal softwood cuttings in spring, or by division in spring or late autumn.
More in the Helenium genus
- Helenium 'Sunshine'
- Helenium 'Tiny Dancer'
- Helenium autumnale 'All Gold'
- Helenium autumnale 'Coccineum-bruneum'
- Helenium autumnale 'Grandiflorum'
- Helenium 'Chesney'
- Helenium 'Gay-go-round'
- Helenium 'Julisonne'