Helenium 'Rotgold' - P9

Description
The Herbst Sonnenbraut 'Rotgold' (Helenium autumnale) is a loose, upright perennial that produces yellow-red, basket-shaped flowers from July to September. Its lanceolate, serrated leaves are medium green. In a sunny position with nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of around 60 cm and spreads to around 80 cm. The Herbst Sonnenbraut 'Rotgold' is highly frost-hardy.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Herbst Sonnenbraut 'Rotgold' are medium green, lanceolate, toothed.

Frost hardiness
The Herbst Sonnenbraut 'Rotgold' 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 Herbst Sonnenbraut 'Rotgold' 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 'Rotgold' forms basket-shaped, yellow-red flowers from July.

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