About
An upright, clump-forming perennial to 1.5m tall with purple-veined, mid- to intense green coarsely-toothed leaves. From summer into autumn, single golden-yellow flowerheads to 5cm across with orange-red centres are borne on dark purple stems.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in full sun; may need support. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour
PruningCut back to ground level in the late autumn. Regulary dead head through the summer
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring or propagate by basal cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs when new growth starts
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free