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Sunday 27 March 2011

Good plant #40 - Helenium 'The Bishop'

This dwarf variety of hardy perennial helenium is perfectly formed and not susceptible to wind damage like the taller varieties.  It forms a lovely clump of flowers for the late summer and autumn border.  It looks really dramatic in drifts.

I divide this plant in spring by just slicing off a rosette with its own roots and replanting it.

This plant does best in full sun and fertile moist soil.  Dead head fading flowers to prolong the flowering season with secateurs.

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