'Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides
- Part Sun to Sun
- Summer
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36 - 40 Inches36 - 40 Inches36 - 40 Inches91cm - 1.0m91cm - 1.0m91cm - 1.0m
Features
Prized as the first seed strain of Heliopsis without yellow on its flowers, this blooms from July until frost. The new flowers emerge intense orange red and mature to golden orange with red centers. Deep green leaves with bronze highlights and black flower stems complete the look. A taller plant suitable to the middle or back of the border.
Attracts:BeesButterfliesCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:36 - 40 Inches 91cm - 1.0mSpacing:36 - 40 Inches 91cm - 1.0mSpread:36 - 40 Inches 91cm - 1.0mFlower Colors:OrangeFlower Shade:Orange ShadesFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:Deep green leaves with bronze highlightsHabit:MoundedContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance Notes:Heliopsis can be grown in either full sun or part shade, but it performs much better in full sun. Soil of average fertility is preferable. When grown in moist, rich soil, it tends to need staking. Growth will be strongest in soil with average fertility and moisture.
Deadheading spent flower heads will extend the flowering time and prevent self-seeding.
