Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine'
USPP #10690, CPBR #1596
"Sunflower Heliopsis"

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BENEFITS
One-of-a-kind variegated leaf form of this perennial. White leaves with green veins.

BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Large golden-yellow daisy flowers from July till frost on erect, loosely branched plants.

LOCATION
Full sun. USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 9; AHS Heat Zones 9 to 1. See our Growing Zones page to reference growing zones in your area.

USE
Middle of island beds or in the back of borders. Strong, sturdy stems are excellent for cutting.

SIZE
30" tall by 16" wide. Use 4 plants per square yard.

CULTURE.
Plant in average soil. Do not allow to dry out. Divide in fall or spring when desired. Also see our General Planting Tips for more information.

Family and Friends
History and Companion Plants

Sunflower Heliopsis (also called "False Sunflower") is among the first of the summer’s yellow daisies to bloom. Sturdy stems do not require staking and provide excellent cut flowers. A stunning sport with unique variegated foliage, ‘Loraine Sunshine’ was found by Brent Hanson of Rhinelander Floral Co., Rhinelander, Wisc. It is named in memorial for Loraine Marks, a valued employee and great gardener whose happy, cheery personality always brought sunshine to her work and those around her.

Good companion plants include Asters (try Aster ‘Flora’s Delight’), Shasta Daisy (try Leucanthemum xsuperbum ‘Snowcap’ or ‘Summer Snowball’), Garden Mums (use Yoder’s Prophets ® Series), Garden Phlox (try Phlox ‘Eva Cullum’ or ‘Franz Schubert’) and Spike Speedwell (Veronica).