Sneezeweed

Helenium originates from North America, where it occurs in wet meadows. It grows upright and in clumps. The inflorescences form small "suns" with a diameter of 5 cm. Hence their scientific name Helenium. Helenium hoopesii is an originally wild perennial with finely rayed flowers on upright, branched stems. Ideal for natural gardens. A great perennial for cutting with a long vase life of up to 14 days.

Sneezeweed Dunkle Pracht will bring the rich and warm colors of late summer to your flowerbeds. These robust perennials have their origins in the moist meadows and light forests of North America, where they naturally seek out sunny habitats with plenty of moisture. In the garden, therefore, they do best in humous and well-drained soil that should not dry out completely in the summer months. Thanks to its height exceeding one meter, it is perfectly suited for the background of perennial borders or as a prominent feature in country and prairie gardens. The flowers are also a strong magnet for bees and other pollinators, who visit them abundantly during the summer. The Dunkle Pracht cultivar, which translates to "Dark Magnificence", fully lives up to its name thanks to intense wine-red flowers with a protruding dark center. The plant is undemanding and suitable even for beginner growers and is fully frost-resistant down to very low temperatures. It blooms persistently from July to September, thereby beautifully bridging the period when summer perennials fade and autumn asters are just waking up. Sturdy stems make sneezeweed an excellent flower for cutting into vases. Although the plant is not edible and is poisonous, its ornamental value and contribution to the garden ecosystem are irreplaceable.

Sneezeweed Rubinzwerg will bring the warm tones of Indian summer to your late summer beds and the unique atmosphere of the North American prairies, where this species originally comes from. Sneezeweeds grow wildly in moist meadows, so in the garden, too, they will appreciate humous soil that doesn't dry out and a spot in full sun. The garden cultivar Rubinzwerg is valued for its more compact height and especially the rich ruby to burgundy color of its flowers, which have the protruding center typical for sneezeweeds and slightly drooping petals resembling a skirt. In perennial plantings, it looks very dynamic and perfectly complements ornamental grasses or other sun-loving perennials blooming in autumn. The flowers are a magnet for bees and other pollinators, who find food on them at a time when many other plants are already fading. Moreover, the sturdy stems predestine this sneezeweed for cutting into a vase, where it will last and show off for quite a long time. The plant is fully frost-resistant and long-lived, just keep in mind that it is slightly poisonous and should not be consumed.

Sneezeweed Septembergold will reliably brighten up any garden when summer slowly hands over its scepter to autumn. The original species of this long-lived perennial come from the moister meadow growths and forest edges of North America. For successful cultivation, therefore, it will appreciate a sunny spot with well-drained, loamy, and highly humous soil that retains adequate moisture. It is an exceptionally frost-resistant plant that effortlessly endures even harsh winters, so you don't have to worry about it even in colder regions. The massive clumps with dark green leaves grow up to around one meter tall and do not need any support. From July to September, floods of flowers open on sturdy stems. The Septembergold variety stands out with a magnificent golden-yellow shade that brings a warm atmosphere to the beds. These flowers are literally a magnet for bees, bumblebees, and other pollinators. Although the plant does not suffer from diseases, watch out for slugs and snails in the spring when sprouting, as they might feast on the young shoots. Please note that the entire plant is poisonous and not intended for consumption. In the garden, sneezeweed applies perfectly in mixed perennial beds combined with ornamental grasses or autumn asters. Ideally plant three to four pieces per square meter with spacings of forty to fifty centimeters so they soon form a dense canopy. It is also excellent for cutting into summer and autumn bouquets. It will stay fresh in a vase for a long time and bring a piece of solar energy right into your home. It is not suitable for drying for floral purposes.