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    HELENIUM
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    HELENIUM

    Commonly known as Helen's flower, Sneeze weed

    JUL-AUG

    In the sunflower family.

    Genus of about 32 species of annuals, biennials and perennials found in damp, swampy meadows and at woodland margins in North and Central America.

    The sneezeweed connotation is from historical use of dried leaves for making snuff.

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    Plant Details
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    • Good to know
      Daisy-like flowers bloom over a long period and are attractive to insects
    • Place of origin
      Central and North America.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Annuals, biennials and perennials
    • Bee friendly
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Helenium - Care Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Planting Combinations

    Varieties
    HELENIUM autumnale 'Short and Sassy'
    Yellow-orange flowers with dark brown cone
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HELENIUM autumnale 'Siesta'
    Deep red flowers with a reddish-brown cone
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    HELENIUM autumnale 'Sombrero'
    Bright yellow flowers with greenish-yellow cone
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HELENIUM 'Moerheim Beauty'
    Rich red-brown flowers growing to around 3 feet
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HELENIUM 'Ruby Tuesday'
    Deep red flowers with a golden/mahogany centre. Strong stems and compact habit
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    HELENIUM 'Waltraut'
    Orange-yellow flowers with brown central cone
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    HELENIUM 'Wyndley'
    Bronze-yellow daisy flowers. Excellent for cutting
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Wildflower Mini Meadow
    Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden. 200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
    3m²- inc c&p
    £7.00
    10m² - inc c&p
    £15.00
    Garden Goodies
    Slate Plant Labels
    These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
    Stick in Slate labels (6 pack)
    £10.00
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