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RedCrocus Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides 'Bleeding Hearts' | Bright Yellow Flowers, Pollinator Attractant | Garden Perennial 2 Gallon

RedCrocus Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides 'Bleeding Hearts' | Bright Yellow Flowers, Pollinator Attractant | Garden Perennial 2 Gallon

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Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides 'Bleeding Hearts'

Description

A tall perennial with vibrant yellow sunflower-like flowers that bloom from mid-summer to fall. Its lush green foliage provides a beautiful backdrop, making it an excellent choice for sunny borders and naturalized areas.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for flower beds, borders, and pollinator gardens. Its bright flowers attract bees and butterflies, enhancing the garden's biodiversity.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides 'Bleeding Hearts'
  • Common Name: Bleeding Hearts' False Sunflower
  • Size & Growth: Typically reaches 3-4 feet in height with a spread of 2-3 feet.
  • Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous, Broadleaf
  • Bloom Time: Midsummer to Fall
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes, with regular watering
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With: Echinacea, ornamental grasses, coneflowers

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or early fall in well-draining soil. Space plants 2-3 feet apart.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Loamy, moist, well-drained soil.
  • Humidity: Tolerant of average garden humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions: Remove dead or faded flowers to promote ongoing blooming.
  • Winter Care: Mulch heavily in colder zones; in milder zones, cut back foliage after frost.
  • Planting Depth: Plant with the crown level with soil surface.
  • Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in spring.
  • Special Care: Deadhead regularly for prolonged blooms.
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