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sneezeweed 'Siesta' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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sneezeweed 'Siesta'

Helenium autumnale 'Siesta'^PBR (Mariachi Series)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Helenium
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Siesta' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial 45-55cm high with branched stems, lance-shaped green leaves, and flowerheads with deep russet-red ray-florets, chocolate-brown disc-florets, and golden anthers, from late summer to early autumn; the flowers provide pollen for bees and nectar for bees and other insects

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive, humus-rich, well-drained soil; divide every two to three years to maintain vigour

Pruning

No pruning required, but deadheading will prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring, or by basal softwood cuttings in containers in a cold frame in spring; propagation for resale is prohibited without a licence

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be affected by leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Rock GardenCottage InformalGround CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years