Helenium 'Tip Top'
Sneezeweed
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Helenium 'Tip Top' - A Striking and Long-Blooming Perennial
Helenium 'Tip Top', commonly known as Sneezeweed, is a striking and long-blooming perennial that adds a splash of vibrant colour to the garden from late summer through autumn. Known for its bright yellow and red bicolour flowers with prominent central cones, this plant is perfect for borders, wildlife gardens, and cutting gardens. 'Tip Top' adds both beauty and ecological value to various garden settings.
The standout feature of Helenium 'Tip Top' is its vivid bicolour blooms. These daisy-like flowers with their bright yellow petals and red-tipped edges, along with prominent central cones, create a stunning display that attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies. The flowers rise above the green, lance-shaped foliage, adding height and a burst of colour to the garden. The long blooming period ensures that 'Tip Top' provides continuous interest throughout the late growing season.
Caring for Helenium 'Tip Top' is straightforward, making it suitable for gardeners of all experience levels. Plant 'Tip Top' in well-drained, fertile soil and ensure it receives plenty of sunlight, as it thrives best in full sun. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, especially during dry periods. To encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance, deadhead spent flowers regularly. In late autumn, cut back the stems to ground level to prepare the plant for winter. With its low maintenance needs and vibrant bicolour flowers, Helenium 'Tip Top' is a wonderful addition to any garden, providing long-lasting colour and attracting beneficial pollinators.
Common Name: Sneezeweed
Latin Name: Helenium 'Tip Top'
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Position: Full sun
Flowering Period/Colour: Late summer to autumn; bright yellow and red bicolour flowers with prominent central cones
Hardiness: Hardy perennial
Eventual Height/Spread: 90-120 cm height; 45-60 cm spread
Special Feature: Long blooming period; excellent for borders, wildlife gardens, and cutting gardens