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Helenium 'KOKARDE' sneezeweed, Helen's flower

size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,5-1,3m
usual width
0,3-0,5m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
green
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
různobarevné: gold až red
blooming time
July-October
location
full sun
USDA zone (lowest)
4   (down to -34°C)
winter protection
 
for zone 5+6
Kód zimní ochrany zóna 5+6
for zone 7
Kód zimní ochrany zóna 7
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Description of the plant:

Kokarde is my favourite variety of sneezeweed (Helen's flower). It produces large, daisy-like flowers with chocolate brown discs. The ray florets are rich golden yellow with some orange shades, and are irregularly highlighted with crimson red. Kokarde is supposed to be a tall variety with stem exceeding one meter, however, it is often pruned in late June in order to achieve a shorter plant of denser habit with flowers appearing from late July until early October. Unpruned plants bloom from early July till mid to late September. Leaves are inversely lance-shaped, narrow and medium green. They are present all the way up along the fragile-looking but sturdy stems, too.

Growing conditions and care

It will grow in almost soil type but prefers fertile, reasonably drained soil and full sun. If you are unsure about your soil fertility use a good fertilizer high in phosphorus. Sneezeweed is not drought tolerant and its robust body requires sufficient moisture. So if you plan to grow them in a dry location regular irrigation will be required. On the other hand, it can take slightly water-logged sites where it will grow taller than its given height but will be richer in flowering and will produce more handsome foliage. It is recommended to divide clumps every 2-4 years to encourage formation of new roots and production of young plants. All parts of the plant may cause severe discomfort if eaten. Fully hardy to about -34°C (USDA zone 4).

Last update 19-09-2016

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