Helena Red Shades Helenium
Helenium autumnale 'Helena Red Shades'
Fiery, bold, and brimming with late-season energy, Helena Red Shades Helenium is a vibrant perennial that brings rich color and structure to the garden from midsummer through early fall. Its daisy-like blooms feature striking shades of red, orange, and gold with prominent central cones, creating a brilliant display just as other summer flowers begin to fade.
With its upright, clump-forming habit and strong, branching stems, Helena Red Shades is ideal for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and cutting gardens. The bright blooms attract bees and butterflies, adding movement and life to your landscape.
This sun-loving perennial is both easy to grow and low maintenance, thriving in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Once established, it can tolerate short dry spells and stands up well to summer heat. Deer-resistant and reliable, it offers both beauty and resilience in equal measure.
Add a burst of late-season brilliance to your garden with Helena Red Shades Helenium—a standout performer with long-lasting impact and vibrant charm.
Helena Red Shades Helenium (11 cm Pot)
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Plant Details & Features:
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Plant Type: Hardy perennial
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Flower Color: Shades of red, orange, and gold with a central cone
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Bloom Time: Midsummer to early fall
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Height & Spread: 24–36 inches tall, 18–24 inches wide
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Light Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Needs: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
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Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; deadhead to prolong bloom and cut back in fall
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Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer-resistant
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Special Features: Long blooming period, excellent for cut flowers, vibrant late-season color, low maintenance
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