Helenium autumnale Salud™ Embers

Scientific Name : Helenium autumnale

Common Name : Sneeze Weed

Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9a

Hardiness Degree : -30°F (-34°C)

Blooming Season : Summer, Autumn, Late Summer

Plant Habit : Columnar

Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant

Water : Light

Fertilizer : Once a month

Spacing : 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)

Height : 14 - 16" (36 - 41cm)

Width : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)

Exposure : Sun

General Information : Helenium are stunning Summer-into-Fall garden flowers.
They are also useful as cut flowers and have a long vase-life.
They attract pollinators and are typically resistant to deer and rabbits.

Idea & Tips : Helenium are sun-lovers and should be planted in a full-sun location in the garden.
Fertilize as plants begin to grow in the Spring and again monthly to preserve their green foliage and encourage good flowering.
Although quite drought tolerant, do not allow your Helenium plants to wilt severely.

Grower Information : Stunning Summer-into-Fall garden flowers for late-season sales.

Very compact, making them great for containers.
Well-branched habit will hold up to weather in the landscape.
Vibrant colors stand out at retail.

'Balsaluemb'

Protection Information : PP30,617

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder : Darwin Perennials

Propagation Guide
- Media EC/pH:
  
  EC 0.75-0.80 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
  
  Soil Temperature:
  
  70-72°F (21-22°C)
  
  Rooting Hormone:
  
  1,000 ppm IBA
  
  Mist:
  
  Moderate
  
  Fertilization:
  
  50-75 ppm N
  
  Pinching:
  
  Pinch once in the liner stage.
  
  Transplanting:
  
  42-49 days after sticking
  
  Comments:
  
  Use low mist settings; do not oversaturate rooting media. Root zone temperatures of 70°F (21°C). Remove flowers in propagation.
Finishing Guide
- Media pH:
  
  5.8-6.2
  
  Temperature:
  
  Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 17°C) Days: 60 to 80°F (15 to 27°C)
  
  Light Level (fc):
  
  5,000 to 8,000
  
  Vernalization:
  
  No
  
  Daylength:
  
  Long day obligate
  
  Watering:
  
  Allow media to dry moderately between watering.
  
  Fertilization:
  
  Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
  
  Pinch After Transplant:
  
  Yes
  
  Plant Growth Regulators:
  
  PGRs generally not needed
  
  Pests and Fungal Diseases:
  
  Spider mites, thrips
Crop Scheduling
- 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Not recommended
  
  1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
  
  Rooted: 10-12 wks
  
  2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
  
  Rooted: 10-12 wks
  
  Bloom Months:
  
  July to September

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