Product Overview
Part of the Mariachi™ series of compact, richly colored Heleniums, ‘Sombrero’ calls to mind the blazing sun of southwestern deserts. The brightly colored blossoms arrive in multitudes on compact, bushy plants that are ideal for mixed borders, smaller gardens, and cutting gardens.
The boldly colored blooms of Helenium are especially valuable late summer into fall, when few perennials are at their peak. Full sun and an organic-rich, well-drained soil are best; satisfy these requirements and the sturdy plants will brighten a border, meadow, or wild garden. Superb cut flowers.
Latin Name Pronunciation: huh-lee'-nee-um
A valuable genus that delivers bold colors on sturdy plants that bloom late summer into fall, when few perennials are at their peak. Plants will brighten a border, meadow, or wild garden most effectively.
Give them full sun and an organic-rich, well-drained soil. Will tolerate moist soils as well as short periods of dry conditions. Responds well to a quick trim in spring for promoting even more branching and flowers. Divide every few years in spring or after bloom in fall to keep vigorous.
