Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Luna Roja' ppaf

False Sunflower

Dense, very dark foliage provides an attractive contrast to the yellow-orange to fire-red flowers that bloom from July to September, the shortest Sunflower on the market today. Very floriferous, compact and easy to maintain making this new variety excellent for pots, gardens or as cut flowers.


  •  · Profusely flowering
  •  · Dense, very dark foliage
  •  · Blooms from July to September
Recommended Substitution
Heliopsis helianthoides Sunstruck

Heliopsis helianthoides 'Sunstruck'

False Sunflower
Highly variegated green and white foliage, forms compact clumps, huge bright yellow flowers bloom early and throughout summer.
More Info

Height:

16 in

Spread:

12 in

Zone:

3-9

Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Luna Roja'
Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Luna Roja'

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

• Average Soil

Attributes

• Drought Tolerant
• Border
• Good Container Plant
• Long Blooming
• Good Cut Flower / Foliage

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Summer
• Late Summer / Early Fall

Heliopsis

Common Name: False Sunflower

Very floriferous genus for the sunny border. Plant in well-drained average soil. Plants are heat and drought tolerant. Deadhead to promote constant summer bloom.