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Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’

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Plant Description

Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’ is a hardy perennial that offers an abundance of attractive flowers, predominantly in shades of red, making it a delightful addition to gardens. This variety showcases its blooming prowess from early summer through to autumn, providing an extended period of floral display. Known for its easy cultivation, ‘Short and Sassy’ is a low-maintenance choice for gardeners. With a bushy habit, it adds a visually striking element to garden borders, standing out with its prolific blooms. To encourage continuous blooming, it’s recommended to deadhead the plant once the initial flowering phase concludes. This feature-packed Helenium variety is sure to bring vibrant colours and vitality to your garden landscape.

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🌿 How to Care for Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’

How much sun do Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’ need?
Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’ thrives in full sun—around six hours a day. While it can tolerate light shade, you’ll get the best flowering in bright, open spots.
Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’ prefers well-drained soil, ideally sandy or chalky. Rich or heavy soils can cause the plant to flop and reduce flower production.
Water well during the first growing season to help it establish. Once settled, Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’ is drought-tolerant and rarely needs extra water unless it’s extremely dry.
Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’ doesn’t require much at all. In fact, too much fertiliser—especially nitrogen—can lead to more leaves and fewer flowers. A light feed in spring is plenty, if needed.
Yes—regularly remove faded flowers from Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’ to encourage more blooms and stop self-seeding. You can cut the plant back in autumn or early spring to tidy it up and boost new growth.
Divide Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’ into clumps every 3 to 5 years in spring or autumn to keep them healthy and vigorous. You can also take soft cuttings in spring.
Yes, Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’is drought handy. Once it’s established, it copes brilliantly in dry conditions, making it perfect for sunny borders and gravel gardens.
Helenium autumnale ‘Short and Sassy’ is generally low-maintenance, but it can occasionally suffer from aphids or powdery mildew—especially in humid or overcrowded spots. Good airflow and spacing usually prevent problems.

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