Professional Growing Information This plant is growing and blooming fine but is a bit disappointing. The size information states it grows 3-4' tall. In reality it only grows 12-18". So be aware of this when you plant - not at the back of the border!!
'Tuscan Sun' Perennial Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
Flower Season
- Summer
- Fall
Mature Size
Height: 2' - 3'
Spread: 20" - 2'
Height: 61cm - 91cm
Spread: 51cm - 61cm
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Details
24 - 36 Inches20 - 24 Inches20 - 24 Inches61cm - 91cm51cm - 61cm51cm - 61cmFeatures
Most compact Heliopsis available, more controllable in the landscape; bright yellow flowers
Award WinnerLong BloomingHeat TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpacing:20 - 24 Inches 51cm - 61cmSpread:20 - 24 Inches 51cm - 61cmFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:Golden yellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and the landscape
Maintenance Notes:Removing spent blooms may help encourage additional blooming.
Winter mulch can reduce heaving that can occur with perennials from the freeze/thaw cycles of winter.
Tuscan Sun is heat tolerant and will tolerate somewhat dry soils. While deadheading may encourage additional blooming it isn't strictly necessary for a long bloom season. The breakthrough here is an easy flowering Heliopsis with a shorter plant size, outstanding garden performance and disease resistance. A long known great garden plant with good manners and a long flowering season, also makes a great cut flower!
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
This compact version of Heliopsis shows off its golden yellow flowers on sturdy plants. Staking is not needed. Heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and easy to care for. Native cultivar. Use in the middle of the border and in containers.
'Tuscan Sun' Heliopsis helianthoides USPP 18,763 -
20 Reviews
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Elaine Todd, Virginia, United States, 41 weeks ago
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Ordered 5 in 2022. Spring 2023 arrives and only 1 has come back. I’m in zone 7b and this plant is rated are hardy way past my zone. If you are looking to pay money for 5 blank spots in your garden this plant is for you! P.S. proven winners.com only has a 24 hour guarantee. Proven Winners Direct has a year guarantee. Makes total sense.
andrea, North Carolina, United States, 47 weeks ago -
SO pleasantly surprised by this one. It bloomed such a long time that I kept asking myself if I had misremembered and bought an annual. It started blooming in early summer with my cone flowers, and kept on going through the fall with my black eyed susans. I'm definitely adding more to my garden this spring.
Kate, Georgia, United States, 1 year ago -
This is a very tough and reliable plant that is very long blooming for a perennial. Stout and does not need staking even in our windy location. I have divided mine twice since first planting six years ago. Very happy.
john smith, Ontario, Canada, 2 years ago -
what should I do with Heliopsis in the fall? They are in a large Perennial flower garden, are about 3-4 feet tall and have gone to seed. Should I cut them down to the base? I live in zone 3. Thank you
Irene olson, Ontario, Canada, 4 years ago -
virginia callaway, Maryland, United States, 7 years ago
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This is a great plant. I bought one last year and was so happy with it I'm trying to find another one! It is drought tolerant, withstands our cold northern climate (zone 3), is very well behaved, grows into a perfect mound covered with flowers from June until Oct., nonstop blooming. What's not to love?
Cathy, Canada, 9 years ago -
If you are looking for a compact plant that will withstand 10 hours or more of sun a day, this is the plant for you! It is covered in yellow flowers and continues to bloom day after day. It is both drought and heat tolerant. the information says height is 18-24" but mine are fast approaching 3 feet. I wonder if this might be due to the excessive sun it receives. I rated this a "5" because I have found nothing negative about it. If you purchase it, you will not be disappointed!
Cathy Lehnertz, Wisconsin, United States, 10 years ago -
This plant is FANTASTIC!! Our garden faces south, has no shade, and gets 10 hours of brutal sun a day. Tuscan Sun says "I love this"! Although the information says 20" high, it is 24" right now, and I suspect the extra sun might be causing the extra height. It is totally heat and drought tolerant. It is covered, and I do mean covered in yellow sunflowers. They are all yellow with no other color, and this is a nice contrast to my gaillardias, rudbeckia, and helinium which are all multi-colored. It is compact, and does spread a little, but not a lot. It has surpassed my expectations and I will be using it again next year.
Cathee, Wisconsin, United States, 10 years ago -
Love all Heliopsis plants. I have all the varieties. They begin flowering in June and continue through until frost. Great for cut flowers too.
Bonnie, South Dakota, United States, 11 years ago
32 Awards
Award Year Award Plant Trial 2010 Excellent Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank 2010 Excellent Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank 2010 Excellent Massachusetts Horticultural Society at Elm Bank 2009 Leader of the Pack - Early Season North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2009 Best Performer Michigan State University 2009 Top Five Michigan State University 2009 Best Performer Michigan State University 2009 Best of Breed - Summer North Carolina State, JC Raulston Arboretum 2009 Top Five Michigan State University 2009 Best Performer Michigan State University 3 Recipes
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