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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.

    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

    Varieties

    HELENIUM autumnale 'Siesta'
    Deep red flowers with a reddish-brown cone
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    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
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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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
    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr - inc c&p
    £7.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
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