About
An erect, clump-forming herbaceous plant with dark green-bronze leaves and dark red purple stems. Golden yellow flowers with a red-brown centre are produced from summer through until the autumn.
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, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in a moderately fertile, humus-rich, moist but well drained soil in full sun. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour. May need support, see staking perennials
PruningCut back to ground level in the late autumn. Regularly dead head through the summer
PropagationPropagate by division spring or autumn. Root basal cuttings in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs when new growth starts
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free