Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts'
false sunflower 'Burning Hearts'
A clump-forming perennial to 1m high with dark purple, lance-shaped, hairy leaves. Produces bi-coloured daisy-like flowers on long stems, with petals golden yellow at the edges and rich orange at the centre, from summer to early autumn.
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 | Purple | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Orange | Purple | ||
| Autumn | Yellow Orange | Purple | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Heliopsis are robust perennials with stiff, erect stems; opposite, lance-shaped leaves and showy rich yellow to orange flowers similar to sunflowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, humus-rich soil in full sun. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in spring, or by division in early spring or autumn
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to damage by slugs, particularly on young shoots
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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