Helenium autumnale 'Short and Sassy'PBR
sneezeweed 'Short and Sassy'
'Short and Sassy' is a compact, clump-forming perennial to 40cm high with lance-shaped leaves. Flowers borne from midsummer into early autumn comprise a dark brown central cone surrounded by orange to golden-yellow rays
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Orange Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown Orange Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Helenium may be upright, clump-forming annuals, biennials or herbaceous perennials with simple leaves and showy daisy-like flower-heads over a long period
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by division in autumn or spring or by softwood basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Prairie planting
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
No pruning required, but can deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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