Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’
£7.50
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Helenium ‘Moerheim Beauty’
A rich, fiery perennial with deep red and burnt orange daisy flowers that bring bold late summer colour.
‘Moerheim Beauty’ is one of the best heleniums, producing masses of warm-toned flowers in shades of copper, red and orange, often with a darker centre. It’s a real standout in the border, especially in late summer when it adds depth and warmth just as other plants are starting to fade. Loved by bees, it’s a fantastic pollinator plant and great for creating that natural, meadow-style feel.
It forms a strong, upright clump, typically reaching around 90 to 120cm tall with a good spread. Best in full sun, it prefers fertile, moisture-retentive soil and won’t enjoy drying out too much in peak summer. A Chelsea chop in late May can help keep plants a bit shorter and bushier, and reduce the need for staking.
Specifications
Height: 90–120cm
Spread: 60–80cm
Flowering: mid to late summer into early autumn
Position: full sun
Soil: fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained
Maintenance: moderate, water in dry spells, deadhead to prolong flowering, cut back in autumn
Note for Isle of Wight planting
Heleniums do well on the Isle of Wight but prefer a spot that doesn’t dry out too much, especially in sandy or free-draining soils. In more coastal or exposed gardens, planting with a bit of shelter and improving the soil with organic matter will help it perform at its best.
Ideal Companion Plants from The Green Standard Range
Calamagrostis ‘Karl Foerster’, adds height and movement behind the warm-toned flowers
Salvia ‘Caradonna’, deep purple spikes that contrast beautifully with the fiery colours
Rudbeckia ‘Juligold’, extends the late summer display with brighter yellow tones
Achillea ‘Terracotta’, blends seamlessly with the warm colour palette
Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’, soft blue flowers to cool and balance the planting
🌟 The Green Standard Tip
If your soil is on the dry side, mulch well in spring, heleniums are much happier with a bit of moisture and will reward you with a longer, stronger display.