Heliopsis Bleeding Hearts
Heliopsis helianthoides va scabra 'Bleeding Hearts' photo courtesy of Walters Gardens
False Sunflower

Heliopsis 'Bleeding Heart' is the first Heliopsis without yellow on its flowers.   The new flowers emerge intense orange red and mature to golden orange with red centers. Deep green leaves with bronze highlights and black flower stems complete the look. It has a very long bloom time from July until frost.  Heliopsis has traditionally been an reliable, tall perennial for the middle or back of the flower border. It has a bushy, well-branched form and glossy, deep green, triangular leaves – a real workhorse in the garden! Use this plant in combination containers, as a cut flower, or to attract butterflies to your garden.

  • Height: 91 - 102 cm (36 - 40 in)
  • Cold Hardiness: Zone 3-9
  • Sun or Shade: minimum four hours of direct sun
  • Bloom Time: July to frost
  • Leaf Colour: bronzy green
  • Bloom Colour: shades of orange
  • Nature Attraction: bees and butterflies

Growing and Maintenance Tips

Heliopsis can be grown in either full sun or part shade, but it performs much better in full sun. Soil of average fertility is preferable. When grown in moist, rich soil, it tends to need staking.  Deadheading spent flower heads will extend the flowering time and prevent self-seeding.

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