'Touch of Blush' False Sunflower (Heliopsis)
Perennial
- Cheery, long-blooming flowers that support pollinators.
- Blush tones amidst green foliage with white variegation.
- Easy-to-grow perennial for any sunny garden.
- Zone 4-9, sun/shade, 18-20" tall x 16-20" wide at maturity.
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Description
Native to North America, this easy-going perennial is a great choice for anyone who's looking for lots of color with minimal effort. This sun-loving, heat-tolerant perennial has a compact habit, making it suitable for any sunny spot on your landscape. Pop it in a container alongside other pollinator-friendly perennials, or add it to your cut flower garden for vibrant flower bouquets. And it's deer-resistant? What else could you ask for?
Details
Common name: False Sunflower
Zone: 4 - 9
Sun exposure: Sun (6+ hours sun) to part shade (4-6 hrs of sun)
Height x width: 18-20" x 16-20"
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Pink tones that appear on green foliage, accenting with bright white variegation.
Season of interest: Summer
Bloom time: Midsummer, late summer
Features: Deer resistant, container plants, cold tolerant, low-maintenance, native, Proven Winners, long blooming, heat tolerant
Uses: Perennial gardens, flower gardens, pollinator gardens, cut flowers, landscaping, container gardens, border plants, massing
How to Grow
Light: Does well in full sun. Tolerates some light shade, particularly in hot summer climates or when plants are grown in dry soils.
Water: Dry to medium -- Water regularly until established
Spacing: 20 inches
Fertilizing: Spring application of a timed release or organic fertilizer
Winterizing: No special care is needed. May leave spent blooms on plants over winter for reseeding and providing interest to birds in the winter garden. Clean up spent foliage in early spring as plants emerge.
Maintenance & pruning: Deadheading is not required for continuous bloom, but old flowers may be cut off if desired.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.