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Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday’
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Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday’
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Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday’


Fall Helenium

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.245.480


Also known as Helen’s Flower, or Sneezeweed, there are many fine hybrid selections, valued for their late summer display of bright daisy-like flowers. This compact variety has petals of deep red, surrounding a button eye that changes from mahogany to gold. Absolutely excellent in containers or towards the front of a sunny border. Plants should not need to be staked, unlike most other selections. Recently introduced from the Netherlands. USPP#18234: unlicensed propagation prohibited.

Further details for
Helenium ‘Ruby Tuesday’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Cut Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
Height
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Spread
   30-45 cm
   12-18 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.