About
Helenium 'Riverton Beauty' is an erect, clump-forming perennial to around 1.2 m with toothed, dark-green leaves. From midsummer into autumn, clusters of yellow daisy-like flowerheads with red markings on their reverse and a brown central cone are borne on wiry stems. A striking and long-flowering sneezeweed for a sunny border.
About the genus
Helenium, the sneezeweed, are upright, clump-forming annuals, biennials and perennials with simple leaves and showy, daisy-like flowerheads in yellow, orange, red or bicoloured combinations borne over a long summer to autumn period. Excellent border perennials attracting bees and butterflies.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-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 usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Provide support for best results
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring or by basal cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot