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Helenium 'Ruby Tuesday' PP18,234

Also Known As

  • Ruby Tuesday Sneezeweed

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 20"-30"
  • W: 12"-15"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Helenium 'Ruby Tuesday' PP18,234 plant details

Helenium 'Ruby Tuesday' PP18,234 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer burgundy flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Helenium 'Ruby Tuesday' PP18,234

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 15 IN - wide, 20 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: burgundy blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Helenium 'Ruby Tuesday' PP18,234

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Ruby Tuesday' has small, deep-red flowers with button eyes of mahogany to gold. Appear in masses on exceptionally compact plants that top off at less than two feet. The flowers of Helenium are non-allergenic. Instead, it gets its name from the old-time use of the dried, powdered root for snuff. Helenium is a wonderful perennial that is easy to grow and provides months of fabulous colour from midsummer through early fall. Their tall stems and long lasting flowers make them ideal for cutting. Attracts butterflies. Rabbit resistant
Rich ruby-red "petals" spaced around a central cone that changes from mahogany to gold make these handsome flowers on especially sturdy 36" stems striking in border, pot or vase for lt.summer color. S/M PP18234

Gardening facts about Helenium 'Ruby Tuesday' PP18,234 plant

How to Grow Helenium 'Ruby Tuesday' PP18,234

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • burgundy
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Scientific Name: Helenium 'Helbro'

aka Helenium 'Mardi Gras', Helenium x 'Helbro', Dogtooth Daisy, Helen's Flower, Mardi Gras Helen's Flower, Mardi Gras Helenium, Sneezeweed

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 36"-40"

Width: 24"-36"

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - low
Photo of Helenium Mardi Gras PP15124 flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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aka Sahin Helen's Flower

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 2'-3'

  • sun
  • regular - occasional
Photo of Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' flower by Mark Coleman
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aka Cephalophora aromaticum, Graemia aromaticum, Tetraneuris aromaticum, Pineapples

Plant Type

Annual / Biennial

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 18"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
Photo of Helenium aromaticum flower, foliage, form by BotBin
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aka Helenium autumnale 'Helena Red Shades', Helenium autumnale 'Helena Red', Helenium autumnale 'Helena Rot Tone', Helenium autumnale 'Red Shades', Helena Red Shades Sneezeweed

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

3a-10b

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - regular
Photo of Helenium 'Helena Rote Tone' flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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aka Rosilla

Plant Type

Perennial

Zones

8a-11

Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • even moisture - low
Photo of Helenium puberulum flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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