Helenium autumnale Helena Gold

Helenium autumnale 'Helena Gold' (Helena Series)**

This is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial characterized by lance-shaped mid-green leaves. During the summer and autumn months, it produces striking large yellow flowers that resemble daisies. These flowers feature a central boss adorned with yellow and orange stamens, all held on branched stems.

Plant Details:

- Size:
- Ultimate Height: 0.5–1 meters
- Time to Ultimate Height: 1–2 years
- Ultimate Spread: 0.1–0.5 meters

- Growing Conditions:
- Soil Type: Loam, Chalk, Sand, Clay
- Moisture: Moist but well-drained
- pH Range: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

- **Color & Scent:**
- Stem: N/A
- Flower: Yellow
- Foliage: Mid-green
- Fruit: N/A

- **Seasonal Interest:**
- Spring
- Summer
- Autumn
- Winter

- **Position:**
- Full sun
- Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure: Exposed or Sheltered

- **Hardiness:**
- Hardiness Ratings (UK Growing Conditions):
- H4: Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)

- **Botanical Details:**
- Family: Asteraceae
- Native to the UK: No
- Foliage: Deciduous
- Habit: Clump-forming
- Genus: Helenium

**Cultivation:**

- **Soil:** Grow in any fertile, moist, well-drained soil under full sun.

**Suggested Planting Locations and Garden Types:**

- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal gardens
- Wildlife gardens
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flower gardens

**Pruning:**

- No pruning is required. Cut back flower stems in winter or early spring.

**Pests:**

- Generally, this plant is pest-free.

**Diseases:**

- It may be susceptible to leaf spot.

*Note: The above information is provided for the Helenium autumnale 'Helena Gold' (Helena Series) plant, offering insights into its characteristics, care, and accolades.*