About
This erect perennial with brown-eyed, golden-brown flower-heads to 8cm across, in late summer and 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, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, 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. Propagate by basal cuttings in a cold frame in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot