


Solidaster hybride

Perovskia

Helenium

Rudbeckia fulgida

Allium

Rudbeckia fulgida var. deamii

Achillea filipendulina

Alchemilla mollis

Helianthus microcephalus

Salvia gregii

Stokesia laevis

Echinops bannaticus

Anemone hybrida

Cephalaria gigantea

Achillea millefolium

Briza media

Acanthus mollis

Tulipa

Centaurea cyanus

Calamintha nepeta

Salvia nemorosa

Veronica longifolia

Briza media

Liatris spicata

Leucanthemum superbum

Helianthemum hybrida

Sisyrinchium striatum

Veronica spicata

Rudbeckia fulgida var. speciosa

Helianthemum hybrida
For the successful growing of Helenium 'Kupferzwerg', choose a fully sunny location where the plant will thrive best. Since you will receive an already grown seedling, you can plant it directly into a permanent bed, ideally in spring or autumn. This prairie perennial requires soil that is loamy, humous, and well-draining. The key factor is moisture – the substrate should never completely dry out, but at the same time, it must not be permanently waterlogged to prevent root rot. Before planting, we recommend working mature compost into the soil, which will provide necessary nutrients and help maintain optimal moisture.
When planting, maintain the recommended spacing of 40 to 50 cm, which corresponds to roughly 3 to 4 plants per square meter. The plant grows upright and firm, so it usually does not require support, but plenty of space is important for air circulation. During hot summer days, ensure regular watering. If you would like to grow Helenium in a container, choose a sufficiently large and deep pot with drainage holes. Remember, however, that soil dries out much faster in containers, so daily moisture checks and more frequent watering than in open ground will be necessary.
Care during the season is undemanding for this perennial and can be handled even by a beginner. The plant does not suffer from any diseases, but in the spring when new shoots are sprouting, you must be vigilant against slugs and snails, which love the young leaves. To prolong the blooming period, which lasts from July to September, it is advisable to remove spent flower heads. This will encourage the formation of new buds and keep the plant looking tidy. The flowers are also wonderful for cutting into a vase, where they last a long time. Beware, the plant is slightly poisonous, so it is better to use gloves when handling it.
Helenium is a fully frost-hardy perennial (zone 4a, down to -34 °C) and needs no special protection or covering for the winter. It is a long-lived plant that will last for many years in one location. Do not cut the plant in the fall; leave the dry stems as natural protection over the winter. Perform the cutback only early in the spring, when you remove all dry parts just above the ground to make way for new, strong shoots.
The information given is based on our experience, please use it as a guide only. Times may vary depending on the season, climate, location, sowing and transplanting dates and possibly also the conditions in the greenhouse/greenhouse. We always recommend testing how the plant performs in your conditions. Please do not take this as a guarantee.
See how the seedling looks over the course of a year.


Helenium autumnale

Helenium autumnale

Helenium hoopesii

Helenium hybride

Helenium hybride

Helenium

Helenium

Helenium

Alchemilla mollis

Achillea millefolium

Verbena bonariensis

Salvia nemorosa

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Gaura lindheimeri

Echinacea purpurea

Echinacea pallida

Salvia nemorosa

Eryngium planum

Echinacea purpurea

Calamintha nepeta

Rudbeckia fulgida

Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta

Gaura lindheimeri

Salvia nemorosa

Leucanthemum vulgare

Achillea millefolium

Perovskia atriplicifolia

Salvia nemorosa