Helenium bigelovii 'The Bishop' - P11

Description
The Sneezeweed 'The Bishop' (Helenium bigelovii) is a loose, upright perennial that forms yellow, basket-shaped flowers from June to July. Its lanceolate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 50 cm wide. The Sneezeweed 'The Bishop' is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Helenium bigelovii 'Superbum'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

leaves
The leaves of the Sneezeweed 'The Bishop' are medium green, lanceolate.

Frost hardiness
The Sneezeweed 'The Bishop' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Loose, upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Sneezeweed 'The Bishop' sets beautiful accents together with: Daylily, large-leaved phlox, large-flowered catmint.

Care
The faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure encourages new growth.

Flower
Helenium bigelovii 'The Bishop' forms basket-shaped, yellow flowers from June.

Use
Bee pasture, perennial bed, cutting, group planting, cottage garden