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  • HELENIUM autumnale 'Short and Sassy'
    HELENIUM autumnale 'Short and Sassy'
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. Helenium, Crocosmia ‘Saracen’ and Salvia ‘Embers Wish’
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    HELENIUM autumnale 'Short and Sassy'

    Commonly known as Helen's flower, Sneeze weed

    Yellow-orange flowers with dark brown cone
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant. Attractive to insects. Dead heading will prolong flowering
    • Pests & Diseases
      Leaf spot
    • Place of origin
      Canada, eastern USA. Garden origin. Skagit Gardens, Washington, USA
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      45cm (18in)
    • Spread
      45cm (18in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Upright, clump-forming perennial with branched, winged stems and ovate to lance-shaped, toothed leaves 10-15cm (4-6in) long
    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Bee friendly
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      45cm (18in)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Hand Trowel
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    Vermin & Pest Control
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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