Collection: Helenium

Buy Helenium Plants Online – Nursery Grown in Somerset

Discover our range of helenium (sneezeweed) plants, grown at our family-run nursery in North Perrott, Somerset. With their cheerful, daisy-like flowers in rich shades of gold, orange, red and mahogany, helenium are among the finest perennials for late summer and autumn colour. Long-flowering, easy to grow and outstanding for pollinators, they are an essential component of any prairie-style or cottage garden border. All our plants are grown in peat-free compost and delivered across the UK by mail order.

Helenium Varieties We Grow

• Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' – One of the earliest heleniums to bloom, with large orange and red bicolour flowers from midsummer. RHS AGM.
• Helenium 'Waltraut' – Rich golden-orange flowers with a brown central cone. Long-flowering and very reliable. RHS AGM.
• Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' – The classic helenium, with deep copper-red flowers fading to bronze. A garden staple. RHS AGM.
• Helenium 'Helena Gold' – Bright, clear yellow flowers on compact plants. Excellent for the front to middle of a border.
• Helenium 'Helena Red' – Rich red flowers on compact, well-branched plants. A strong, reliable performer.
• Helenium 'The Bishop' – Vivid golden-yellow flowers with a prominent dark central cone. Bold and eye-catching.
• Helenium 'Pipsqueak' – A compact, dwarf helenium with orange-yellow flowers. Ideal for smaller gardens and the front of borders.
• Helenium 'Kugelsonne' – Large, golden-yellow flowers on tall stems. A vigorous and free-flowering variety.
• Helenium 'Potters Wheel' – Large, rich yellow flowers with a prominent central cone. Bold and long-flowering.
• Helenium 'Chelsey' – Warm orange-yellow flowers with a brown cone. Compact and free-flowering.
• Helenium 'Wesergold' – Clear, bright yellow flowers on tall stems. One of the best yellow heleniums. RHS AGM.
• Helenium 'Mahagoni' – Deep mahogany-red flowers with a dark central cone. Rich, warm colouring for late summer borders.
• Helenium 'Red Army' – Vivid red flowers on strong, upright stems. A bold, reliable performer.

How to Grow Helenium

• Position: Full sun. Helenium need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight for the best flowering.
• Soil: Moist, fertile, well-drained soil. Helenium dislike drought and waterlogging equally. They thrive in moisture-retentive but not waterlogged conditions.
• Planting: Plant in spring or autumn, spacing plants 45–60cm apart.
• Watering: Water regularly, especially in dry spells. Helenium will wilt in drought and may not recover fully.
• Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring for the best growth and flowering.
• Hardiness: Fully hardy throughout the UK (RHS H7).

How to Prune & Maintain Helenium

• Chelsea chop: cut plants back by half in late May to delay flowering, encourage bushier growth and reduce the need for staking.
• Deadhead spent flowers to extend the flowering season.
• Cut back to the ground in late autumn or early spring.
• Divide congested clumps every 2–3 years in spring — helenium decline quickly if left undivided.

Helenium for Pollinators

Helenium are outstanding pollinator plants, providing a rich nectar source for bees, butterflies and hoverflies from midsummer through to autumn. Their open, accessible flowerheads are particularly valuable for short-tongued insects. Several varieties are RHS Plants for Pollinators approved.

Why Buy Helenium from Champion Plants?

• All plants grown in peat-free compost at our Somerset nursery
• Dispatched by UK mail order — carefully packed to arrive in perfect condition
• Expert advice available — contact Jason or Kate with any growing questions
• Family-run nursery with a focus on quality over quantity