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Heliopsis 'Burning Hearts'
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Heliopsis 'Burning Hearts'

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra
This ox-eye sunflower has bushy dark purple-red foliage and stems that echo the fiery red centers of the golden-rayed flowers. A slow starter from seed, it's true, but by year two, they are firmly established and filled with flame-kissed blooms all summer to fall. Best in leaner soils in full sun.
SKU #S1413
$4.00
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
27
Lifecycle
Perennial
Perennial Hardiness Zone
3,
4,
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Mature Size
3-4' h x 1.5' w
Sun
Full sun
Soil
Regular, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Saturated yellow with deep orange centers
Features
Great Cut Flower
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
Surface sow and press in.
Sprout Time:
14-28 days
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors in late winter and keep at 65-70°F. Cover with a sprinkling of vermiculite to retain humidity around the seed during germination.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow at last frost.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After last frost.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
A new cultivar of a native plant, Heliopsis 'Burning Hearts' is a showy stalwart of summer borders, being easy to grow and requiring little care. Also known as false sunflower or ox eye sunflower, Heliopsis will attract birds, bees, and butterflies and is also deer resistant. Add to the mid-to-back border and meadow gardens for a long season of colorful blooms, and deadhead if desired for more flowers. Perennials bulk up roots and foliage in their first year of growth, blooming more abundantly starting the second year. Staking may be necessary in richer soils. Pinching the plant before midsummer will encourage a shorter, bushier habit, with blooms delayed a few weeks. Divide every 3-4 years if clumps hollow out in the center.
Final Spacing:
1.5'
Water Requirements:
Low Water Use
Watering Details:
Water regularly while establishing, then only during dry spells.
Soil pH:
Not particular about pH.
Fertilizer:
Mix in an inch or two of compost prior to planting. Overly rich soils will encourage sprawling growth.
Diseases & Pests:
Aphids may appear—prevent by regularly spraying plants down with a hose. If these pests do show up, hose down daily until they are no longer an issue. Prevent foliar disease by spacing properly to allow for good air circulation.
When to Cut for Bouquets:
Harvest when flowers 3/4 to fully open.