Overview
Helenium 'Tiny Dancer' is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Helenium, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Helenium 'Tiny Dancer' 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 'Tiny Dancer' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Helenium, known for its upright plants with daisy-like flower heads. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun and suits south- or west-facing positions, tolerating a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H7, it is ideal for coastal, cottage, informal gardens, patios, containers, and wildlife-friendly spaces. 'Tiny Dancer' flowers in summer and autumn, adding extended seasonal interest.
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 'Tiny Dancer' 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 'Tiny Dancer'
- 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 'Tiny Dancer'?
Helenium 'Tiny Dancer' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Helenium 'Tiny Dancer' need?
Helenium 'Tiny Dancer' 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 'Tiny Dancer' hardy in the UK?
Helenium 'Tiny Dancer' 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 'Tiny Dancer'?
Propagate by seed or by basal softwood cuttings in spring, or by division in spring or late autumn.
More in the Helenium genus
- Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty'
- Helenium 'Sunshine'
- Helenium autumnale 'All Gold'
- Helenium autumnale 'Coccineum-bruneum'
- Helenium autumnale 'Grandiflorum'
- Helenium 'Chesney'
- Helenium 'Gay-go-round'
- Helenium 'Julisonne'