About
A herbaceous perennial to 1m tall, with broad foliage and brown-centred flower-heads with spreading bright yellow ray florets, opening from mid-summer to early 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 usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Provide support for the best results
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring. Propagate by basal cuttings in cold frame in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot