Join Our Gardening Club

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Red Shades'

False Sunflower

Hardy Perennial

What is Hardy Perennial?

Fiery-orange blooms stand out against the chocolate foliage

Compact and bushy habit

Attracts pollinating insects

Out Of Stock

Want to get notified when back in stock?

Sorry this item is unavailable, why not try these products instead
Description How to Grow More Info Delivery
It’s easy to see the appeal of Heliopsis helianthoides 'Red Shades'. The orange-red blooms are borne in abundance throughout the summer, against a backdrop of dark chocolate-brown foliage. This free-flowering variety is loved by pollinating insects making this a good choice for wildlife areas and sunny borders. With a neat and bushy habit, it is compact enough to fill patio pots too! Versatile, colourful and easy to grow – and the blooms also make great cut flowers! Height: 60cm (24"). Spread: 45cm (18").

Height Up to 60cm (24in)
Spread Up to 45cm (18in)

Hardy Perennial

cottage gardenswildlife gardenscut flower garden

full sun

Flowering Months
JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC
JFMAMJJASOND


3 Bare Root Plants (KC2050)
1 Bare Root Plant (KC0084)

Grow Heliopsis on fertile, moist, well drained soil. Choose a position in full sun.

These plants are lifted from the nursery field when dormant, and sent to you in late autumn or spring for planting. They often look dead on arrival, but they are just resting in the dormant period and will establish quickly for a strong start in the garden come spring. Set out in prepared soil in holes wide enough and deep enough to lay out the roots. Tread down the planting soil to knock out air pockets. Water well to settle. Apply a mulch to protect roots from cold temperatures. If conditions prevent immediate planting, set roughly into loose soil or a pot of compost (‘heeling in’) to protect the roots. The growth points of most bare root perennials should be set about an inch below the soil surface. New growth will appear in spring.

Feed and water regularly until fully established. This upright perennial may require staking. Deadhead faded flowers to encourage more blooms to be produced. Lift and divide overcrowded clumps in spring.

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large items may incur a higher delivery charge - this will be displayed in your shopping basket.

Please see our Delivery page for further details, and more information on different charges that may apply to certain destinations.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

WHY NOT TRY THIS INSTEAD

Acer palmatum 'Taylor'

Acer palmatum 'Taylor'

3 Reviews
Add To Basket

3 Options From£29.99

Achillea 'Cerise Queen'

Achillea 'Cerise Queen'

5 Reviews
Add To Basket

6 Options From£4.99

Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'

Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'

1 Review
Add To Basket

3 Options From£14.99

Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'

1 Review
Add To Basket

6 Options From£9.99

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

6 Options From£14.99

Achillea 'Terracotta'

Achillea 'Terracotta'

2 Reviews
Add To Basket

6 Options From£8.99

Agapanthus Blue Trio

Agapanthus Blue Trio

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

4 Options From£13.99

Agapanthus Duo

Agapanthus Duo

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

Just£16.99

Agapanthus 'Poppin' Purple'

Agapanthus 'Poppin' Purple'

4 Reviews
Add To Basket

4 Options From£15.49

Agastache 'Morello'

Agastache 'Morello'

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

3 Options From£9.99

Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

Ajuga reptans 'Burgundy Glow'

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

3 Options From£9.99

Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

Alchemilla mollis 'Thriller'

0 Reviews
Add To Basket

3 Options From£12.99

Sign up to the Van Meuwen Gardener's Club for Special Offers

JOIN NOW