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Herbaceous Perennial

Helenium 'Chelsey'
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sneezeweed 'Chelsey'

A compact, clump-forming herbaceous perennial to 80cm tall with bright green, lance-shaped leaves. Flowers are borne from mid to late summer on stout, upright stems and comprise orange-red ray florets with varying degrees of yellow markings at their edges and a brown central disc

Synonyms
Helenium hybridum 'Chelsey'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Brown Red Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or East–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
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

Grow in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Provide support (see staking perennials) for the best results

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Prairie planting
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be subject to a leaf spot and powdery mildews

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