Helenium 'Rubinzwerg'
Flowers on this stiffly upright form open in early July to beautiful deep red, fading to brown-red as they age. Sturdy selection performing excellently between lower and medium-sized ornamental grasses. Introduced by Peter zur Linden from Germany.
RHS Award of Garden Merit. Thrives in sunny locations with moisture-retentive soil. The stiffly upright habit eliminates staking needs. The deep red colour provides strong impact. Performs well with grasses creating naturalistic effects. The colour aging adds extended interest.
Growing Conditions
Light: full sun
Moisture: average
Soil: moisture-retentive
Hardiness zone: 5
Maintenance: low to moderate
Size & Habit
Height (cm): 120
Spread (cm): 60
Habit: upright stiff
Seasonal Interest
Flowering period: July–Sept
Seasonal interest: summer to fall bloom; deep red color; sturdy form
Foliage: green
Flower: deep red
Ecology & Notes
Wildlife value: pollinators
Deer/Rabbit resistance: yes
Habitat: borders; with grasses; naturalistic plantings
Features: deep red flowers; stiffly upright; fades to brown-red; sturdy; performs with grasses; German introduction; AGM
Notes: AGM; German introduction; stiffly upright no staking; performs excellently with grasses