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sneezewort 'Sombrero'

Helenium autumnale 'Sombrero'^PBR (Mariachi Series)

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Helenium
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A compact, upright perennial forming clumps of stems up to 50cm tall bearing toothed, dark green leaves and clusters of bright yellow flowerheads from summer into autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H7

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

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 any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun

Pruning

Deadhead to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by division in autumn or spring or by basal cuttings in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews and a leaf spot

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years