'Touch of Blush' False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides
- Part Sun to Sun
- Summer
- Fall
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Details
18 - 20 Inches16 - 20 Inches16 - 20 Inches46cm - 51cm41cm - 51cm41cm - 51cmFeatures
Pink tones that appears on new foliage, accenting nicely with the bright white variegation. Semi double yellow flowers have multiple layers of overlapping petals.
Long BloomingHeat TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:18 - 20 Inches 46cm - 51cmSpacing:16 - 20 Inches 41cm - 51cmSpread:16 - 20 Inches 41cm - 51cmFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:Golden yellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:White with dark green veinsHabit:MoundedContainer 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:Summer through FallHardiness Zones: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:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointMaintenance 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 Gold 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.
'Touch of Blush' Heliopsis helianthoides USPPAF, Can PBRAF
