About
A bushy, deciduous herbaceous perennial with eye-catching variegated pink foliage with dark red to green veins, darker pink when the leaves emerge in the spring, and bright yellow daisy-like flowers with orange-red centres which appear from July through until September.
About the genus
Heliopsis are robust perennials with stiff, erect stems; opposite, lance-shaped leaves and showy rich yellow to orange flowers similar to sunflowers
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring or propagate by basal cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free