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Helenium ‘Red Shades’ produces richly coloured flowers in warm, sunset tones, bringing depth and glow to late summer borders. The upright stems create strong structure and look especially good woven through grasses and airy perennials. A great choice for adding that end of season colour shift without the border feeling heavy.

Quick Facts

  • Sunlight: Full sun

  • Soil: Moist but well drained soil

  • Flowering time: July to September

  • Height and spread: Around 80 to 110cm tall and 50cm wide

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial

  • Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

This perennial is herbaceous, it dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Depending on the time of year you order, the plant may arrive looking different to our photos. Please plant as normal.

Helenium 'Red Shades' 9cm

Our plants can be planted all year round providing the ground isn't frozen or waterlogged at time of planting, for more info click here

Take advantage of our perennial special offer! Add 6 selected perennials to your basket and receive the cheapest one for free. Exclusions apply. Limited time only.

Helenium ‘Red Shades’ produces richly coloured flowers in warm, sunset tones, bringing depth and glow to late summer borders. The upright stems create strong structure and look especially good woven through grasses and airy perennials. A great choice for adding that end of season colour shift without the border feeling heavy.

Quick Facts

  • Sunlight: Full sun

  • Soil: Moist but well drained soil

  • Flowering time: July to September

  • Height and spread: Around 80 to 110cm tall and 50cm wide

  • Hardiness: Fully hardy perennial

  • Wildlife: Attracts bees and butterflies

This perennial is herbaceous, it dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring. Depending on the time of year you order, the plant may arrive looking different to our photos. Please plant as normal.

Common Questions

• Is ‘Red Shades’ a mix of colours?
Yes, it typically flowers in a range of warm red and orange tones.

• Does Helenium flower in its first year?
It often does once established, with the best displays from year two onwards.

• How do I stop Helenium flopping?
Grow in full sun, avoid very dry soil, and consider a light late spring trim to encourage sturdier stems.

Planting Ideas

Works well with Echinacea, Rudbeckia and Ornamental grasses for a long season, naturalistic border.

More Information

Plant in full sun in moist but well drained soil, improving the soil with organic matter if it is very sandy.
You can plant at any time of year provided the ground is not frozen or waterlogged. If planting during warmer weather, water regularly until established.
Deadhead regularly. Cut back to ground level in autumn or spring once new shoots appear.

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Quick Facts

Sunlight:

Full sun

Soil:

Moist well drained soil

Flowering time:

Autumn flowering

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