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Helenium x Red Jewel

Sneezeweed (Helen's Flower)

Tight clusters of small, dusky-red flowers have a hint of blue and may have yellow-tipped petals. The mature flowers maintain their colour all season.

  • »  Dense clusters of small dusky-red flowers with a brownish-orange cone
  • »  Sometimes tipped irregularly with yellow
  • »  Mid-green narrow serrated leaves, 15 cm long
  • »  Best suited for the back border
  • »  Bloom Time: July to October

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:75-90 cm
  • Spread:50-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Red
Exposure
• Full Sun
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Long Blooming
• Low Maintenance
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Helenium x 'Red Jewel'

Thrives in a fertile, moist soil, in full sun. To maintain compact habit and more flower count, it is recommended to prune helenium back to half by mid-June. Staking may be required if planted in shadier sites. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain flower production.