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Heliopsis 'Bleeding Hearts'

$17.95 / 1G


Smooth Ox Eye False Sunflower · Item # 6817

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Red -Orange Shades 1G

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Description
Heliopsis 'Bleeding Hearts', commonly known as False Sunflower, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its red or orange shades flowers. It typically matures 1–3 feet tall and 1–3 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in average, well-drained garden soil. Its native range or documented parentage is cultivated selection derived from Heliopsis helianthoides, native to central and eastern North America. Its flowers can provide seasonal forage for bees and other beneficial insects. In the landscape, it works well in mixed borders, mass plantings, and pollinator gardens. Good siting and appropriate moisture help maintain its best form through the season.
Benefits
Brings more movement to the garden by drawing butterflies and other pollinators. Offers native-plant character in a garden-friendly selected form.
Features
Heliopsis 'Bleeding Hearts' produces red, orange flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
Usage/Use
Mixed border, pollinator garden, cottage garden, mass planting
Scientific: Heliopsis 'Bleeding Hearts'
Common: False Sunflower
Series: 'Bleeding Hearts
Evergreen: No
FAQ's: Best grown in full sun to part sun with average moisture.
Grow Tips: Full Sun to Part Sun; Average moisture; Well-drained average garden soil. Water regularly the first season, then adjust to plant preference.
Origin: Garden origin / cultivated selection
Native: Native Cultivar (Nativar)
Pollinator: Yes
Native Range: Cultivated selection derived from Heliopsis helianthoides, native to central and eastern North America
Deer Resistant: Yes
Zone: 4 - 9
Zone Notes: Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9; protect roots during establishment.
Outside Lighting: Full Sun
Soil Type: Loam
PH Range: 6 - 8
Mature Height: 1 - 3 ft
Mature Width: 1 - 3 ft
Width Group: Medium
Mature Spread: 1 - 3 ft
Blooms: Yes
Bloom Type: Longtime
Bloomtime: Mid-Summer
Fragrant: None
Bloom Color: Red
Foliage Color: Green
Leaf Type: Green foliage
Attracts: Butterflies
Garden Style: Native Garden
Plant Interest: Flower Interest
Plant Uses: Sun-Loving Perennials
Growth Habit: Upright
Longevity: Average
Season Foliage Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Moisture: Average Water
Drainage: Well-drained
Notes: Water deeply during establishment; after established, water based on rainfall and soil moisture.
Maintain Effort: Low
Maintenance: Water regularly during establishment, mulch to conserve moisture, and cut back/prune at the proper seasonal time.