Description
The Bleeding Hearts False Sunflower brightens your garden from early summer to mid-fall with its stunning red blooms that mature into orange and bronze. These flowers, adorned with yellow tips and dark purple-green foliage, offer a striking contrast and are excellent for cutting. This perennial thrives in moist, well-drained soil and is highly beneficial to pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a must-have for eco-friendly Massachusetts gardens.
In addition to its beautiful blossoms, the Bleeding Hearts False Sunflower provides essential seeds for songbirds when left standing through winter. Its upright spreading growth habit and medium texture blend seamlessly into your garden, while the plant's low maintenance nature makes it a perfect choice for Massachusetts gardeners. It’s also a deer-resistant option, allowing it to shine without unwanted nibblers in your yard.
Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Other Names: Heliopsis helianthoides 'Bleeding Hearts'
Color: orange, red
Light: full sun – part shade
Watering: around every 2 – 4 days
Soil: moist, well-drained
Zone: 3 – 8
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (4'), Spread (15″)
Blooming Season: early summer – mid fall
Growth Rate: fast
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