Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine'
"North American ox-eye"
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Description
If you are looking for some bright, cheery autumn floral colour, then you have found it! Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine' is a wonderful hardy perennial that produces beautiful whitish leaves. What sets them apart from all others are the gorgeous dark green veins running through them. Then there are the large daisy-like flowers—some people think of them as mini-sunflowers, hence the common name false sunflower. Held on strong, stiff stems (which do not need staking), they are pure golden yellow, up to 8cm wide. At peak times, these blooms cover the plants. Stems grow to a height of 75-100cm.
Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine' will flower from early summer, right up until the first frosts of late autumn. It is perfect for prairie style plantings, especially when combined with grasses and their closely-related cousins, the echinaceas. The blooms of Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine' are great for cutting, too. Although suitable for large patio pots, these plants will be most at home planted in a sunny garden border.
Even better, Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine' may be divided every three or four years. This not only revitalises the plant, but gives you more specimens to plant elsewhere in the garden – or give away to friends!
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Heliopsis helianthoides 'Loraine Sunshine' ('Helhan'ᴾᴮᴿ) (v)
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Flower colour
Yellow
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Plant size
1
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
50-70cm
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Plant spacing
5 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
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Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
2-3 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Damp
Free draining -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
No
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak your Heliopsis 'Loraine Sunshine' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting.
Plant your "North American ox-eye" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors.
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed.
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed before 1 March 2025
You can expect your order in Feb/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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