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Helenium 'Waltraut'

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£6.99
£6.99
Helenium 'Waltraut' is a striking, long-flowering perennial featuring rich copper-orange petals with golden tones, creating a bold display in late-summer borders.
  • Rich copper-orange flowers with golden hues
  • Pollinator-friendly, supporting bees and butterflies
  • Excellent for late-season colour and cut flower arrangements
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun

    • Hardiness

      Hardy

    • Flowers

      July, August, September

    • Soil type

      Moist but well-drained, Loamy, Clay

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    • Why we like this plant

      Helenium 'Waltraut' is a must-have for late-season colour, offering a warm, golden glow that complements deep reds, purples, and ornamental grasses. Its pollinator-friendly blooms ensure a lively, buzzing garden while its upright form provides structure and movement in planting schemes.

    • About this plant

      Helenium 'Waltraut' is a standout perennial, cherished for its warm, golden-orange flowers with deep brown central cones. The daisy-like blooms emerge in midsummer and last well into early autumn, adding rich, fiery hues to borders. Its upright, clump-forming habit makes it an excellent structural plant for mixed plantings. Highly attractive to bees and butterflies, 'Waltraut' enhances wildlife-friendly gardens while also making a fantastic cut flower. Thriving in moist but well-drained soil, it pairs beautifully with ornamental grasses, rudbeckias, and other late-season perennials.

    • Key features

      • Copper-orange, daisy-like flowers with golden highlights
      • Long flowering period from midsummer to early autumn
      • Upright habit, adding height and structure to borders
      • Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators
      • Perfect for wildlife gardens, prairie planting, and cut flowers

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Upright, clump-forming

    • Moisture

      Moderate to high; prefers consistent moisture but not waterlogged conditions

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Borders, cottage gardens, prairie planting, wildlife-friendly gardens

    Planting guide

    • Plant in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter
    • Space plants around 40-50cm apart to allow for spreading
    • Best planted in spring or autumn for strong establishment

    Care tips

    • Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
    • Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh foliage
    • Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour
    • Water regularly in dry periods, as heleniums prefer consistent moisture
    • Apply a general-purpose fertiliser in spring to promote strong growth

    Winter care

    • Fully hardy and requires minimal winter care
    • Leave seed heads for winter interest and wildlife
    • Mulch lightly in autumn to insulate roots in colder regions