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Herbaceous Perennial

Helenium autumnale 'Short and Sassy'PBR
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sneezeweed 'Short and Sassy'

'Short and Sassy' is a compact, clump-forming perennial to 40cm high with lance-shaped leaves. Flowers borne from midsummer into early autumn comprise a dark brown central cone surrounded by orange to golden-yellow rays

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 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
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Brown Orange Yellow Green
Autumn Brown Orange Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–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

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring or by softwood basal cuttings

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

No pruning required, but can deadhead to prolong flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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