Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer'
Sahin's Early Flowerer Sneezeweed
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Height
- 2-3 feet tall
- Width
- 1-2 feet wide
- Flower color
- Vibrant orange with yellow highlights
- Foliage color
- Green, lance-shaped leaves
- Bloom time
- Early to late summer
- Light
- Full sun
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; cut back in late fall
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 3-8
- Wildlife
- Attracts butterflies and bees
About this plant
Helenium 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' is a dramatic cultivar celebrated for its bold orange flowers, which are accented with sunny yellow highlights. The deep brown, pronounced cone centers are topped with frosted yellow pollen, creating a delightful contrast that enhances the visual appeal of each bloom. This cultivar is a product of careful selection and breeding, bringing a burst of color and cheer to late-summer gardens.
Blooming from midsummer through early fall, 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies, drawn to its bright and inviting flowers. Its lively hues and long-lasting blooms make it a wonderful addition to borders, mixed beds, and cottage gardens, where it provides a splash of warmth and color as summer transitions into autumn. This cultivar not only adds beauty to garden spaces but also contributes to the ecological health by supporting beneficial insects.
Works well in
Borders · Sun Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Shasta daisies · Asters · Catmint · Coreopsis · Bearded irises · Bee balm
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Give it open sun and room to fill out, and repeat it in threes or fives so the planting reads as one sweep instead of scattered dots.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
