Enjoy vibrant colour all summer long.
A real showstopper for late season borders or beds, this perennial favourite features daisylike blooms with vivid yellow petals surrounding a brilliant red-orange centre and brownish-yellow cone. The flowers are charming at 2–3" wide and contrast beautifully with the dark, purple-tinged foliage and stems. Pollinators like bees and butterflies are highly attracted to the bold hues. Plants tolerate drought well.
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Botanical Name: Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts'
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Form: Perennial
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Hardiness Zone: 3-9
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Flowering Time: Early summer to fall
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Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade
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Flower Color: Bright yellow petals with vibrant red-orange center
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Flower Form: Daisy-like 2-3" wide blooms
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Foliage Type: Incredibly dark green foliage with tinges of purple and purple stems.
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Growth Rate: Medium
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Height/Habit: 36 - 48 inches
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Spread: 18 - 24 inches
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Planting Instructions: Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots. Spread roots around the hole and fill in with dirt so that the crown is just below or level with the soil.
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Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained soil
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Will Tolerate: Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil
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Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers will extend the flowering time and prevent self-seeding. Divide every 2-3 years in spring or fall to maintain vigor.