Helenium hybrida Little Orange is a compact, late flowering perennial with warm orange blooms that deepen to rich sunset tones as the season progresses. The daisy like flowers appear from midsummer into autumn, attracting bees and adding a bright lift to borders during the later months of the year. Its shorter, sturdy habit makes it ideal for smaller gardens, the middle of borders and naturalistic planting schemes where a long season of warm colour is needed. Little Orange is reliable, easy to grow and provides steady late season interest.
Sunlight position:
Full sun
Eventual height and spread:
Height 45 cm, Spread 40 cm
Soil type:
Moist but well drained soil
This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once planted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm growers pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away, water gently, and place it in a bright, sheltered spot for a short time while it settles. Plant out or pot on as soon as possible, keeping the soil moist while the roots establish. Once settled, it will grow into a healthy, long lasting perennial for your garden.
