Family Asteraceae
Originating from N.America
Shuttlecock-like flowers appear from June to October, emerging yellow with orange streaks, maturing to a rich red.Provide support in spring. Deadhead to prolong the flowering period. Loved by bees and insects. Heleniums are also known as Helen’s flowers – legend has it that they sprang up on the ground from the tears of Helen of Troy. Deciduous, attractive to pollinating insects.
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun.
Mature height and spread after 1 – 2 years 1m x 50cm