Helen's flower
Common Name: Helen's flower
Genus: Helenium
Cultivar: 'Rubinzwerg'
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Moist
Height: 80cm
Spread: 40cm
Time to divide plants: February to March
Flowering period:
July
to
September
Sometimes sold under the name 'Ruby Dwarf', this compact variety is useful for the front of the border. It produces dark red, daisy-like flowers that have rounded, dark brown centre cones. To propagate, divide plants in spring. Dividing in autumn often fails as the small plants produced die during the winter.
Looks good with:
Crocosmia masoniorum 'Rowallane Yellow'Kniphofia 'Tawny King'
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