Helenium autumnale 'Bandera'

sneezeweed 'Bandera'
A densely-branched, clump-forming herbaceous perennial, up to 50cm high, with green lance-shaped leaves. Flowers, comprising dark brown discs surrounded by dark red rays tipped with golden yellow, are produced from late summer to autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Brown Red Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Brown Red 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 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
Grow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Prairie planting
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
No pruning required, but can deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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