About
A clump-forming perennial to around 1.2m high, with branching stems bearing narrow green leaves. Flowers are large, with broad, overlapping golden yellow petals around a brown central cone, and are produced from late summer into 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, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil. Keep well watered in summer dry spells. Tall stems may need support (see staking perennials). Divide every two to three years to maintain vigour
PruningNo pruning required, but chopping or pinching out a section of plants in late spring can result in bushier growth that flowers slightly later. This can help to hide leggy stems, though this cultivar is less prone to lower leaf drop than some others. Deadheading will also prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate 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