Helenium 'Ranchera' - P9

Description
The Sneezeweed 'Ranchera'® (Helenium autumnale) is a loose, upright perennial that produces red, basket-shaped flowers from July to September. Its lanceolate, toothed leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 80 cm wide. The Sneezeweed 'Ranchera'® is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Helenium autumnale 'Mariachi Ranchera'.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * easy to care for

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Sneezeweed 'Ranchera'® are medium green, lanceolate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Sneezeweed 'Ranchera'® 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 'Ranchera'® sets beautiful accents together with: Aster, coneflower, rudbeckia.

Tasks
- Apply compost: In the period from March to April - Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from April to September - Pruning: In the period from October to November.

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

Flower
Helenium autumnale 'Ranchera'® forms cup-shaped, red flowers from July.

Use
Bee pasture, perennial bed, cutting, cottage garden, natural garden