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Herbaceous Perennial

Helenium 'Red Army'
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sneezeweed 'Red Army'

Clump-forming, upright herbaceous perennial with mid-green lance shaped leaves. Red and orange flowers are produced in summer, flowering over a long period if dead-headed regularly.

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Orange Red Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. May require staking in exposed areas. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring. Take basal cuttings in spring.

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Dead-head to prolong flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free.

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildew.

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