Helenium 'Bruno'
"Helen's Flower"
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BENEFITS
Unusual color for the species. Similar in color of
Alan Bloom's tobacco of the same name.
BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Crimson-mahogany flowers in late summer and early
fall. Tall, erect plants.
LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 8; AHS Heat Zones
8 to 1. See our Growing
Zones page to reference growing zones in your
area.
USE
Nice late season bloom. Use in middle of island beds
or as background plantings.
SIZE
48" tall by 36" wide. Use 4 plants per
square yard.
CULTURE
Prefers evenly moist soils rich in organic matter.
Divide in spring every 3 to 4 years or as needed.
Cutback stems halfway after flowering. Also
see our
General Planting
Tips for more information.
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