About
A compact, clump-forming perennial to 50cm high, with branching stems and ovate to lance-shaped green leaves. Numerous small, daisy-like flowers are produced at the tips of wiry stems from late summer to autumn, with dome-shaped dark brown central discs surrounded by deep red petals.
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, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy, Clump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil. Keep well watered in summer dry spells. Divide every two to three years to maintain vigour
PruningNo pruning required, deadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed or by basal softwood cuttings in spring, or by division in spring or late autumn
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm, tortrix moth, slugs and snails
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, leaf spot, Verticillium wilt and virus diseases