- Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 14 - 18 Inches
- Mature Spread 14 - 18 Inches
- Growing Zones 5 - 9
- Use As A Thriller In Containers
Helenium Hayday™️ Red Sneezeweed is an excellent perennial selection to deliver vivid red, daisy-like flowers in the garden. It is one of the best-loved pollinator plants in the garden while being deer resistant. Lobed, petaled blooms are held high above the foliage on strong stems on this compact, long-blooming, desirable Helenium cultivar.
Hayday™ Red Sneezeweed is grown in Hardiness Zone 5-9, to heights and widths of 14-18 inches. Excellent in sunny garden locations, its size is not overwhelming so it can be tucked in areas of your garden for a long-lasting splash of rich red color with prominent center discs. It makes a great cut flower with an extended vase life.
Hayday™ Red Sneezeweed Care
Plant this sneezeweed in a full sun location, in well-draining soil, well amended with garden compost to retain moisture. When newly planted, give Hayday™ Red Sneezeweed about an inch of water per week–do not let the soil dry out. Hayday™ Red Sneezeweed benefits from a well-balanced organic fertilizer applied in early spring; water thoroughly before and after fertilization to prevent root burn. Spread 2 inches of organic compost around the planting site, and work it into the soil to increase nutrients, water retention, and fertility.
To promote a bushier habit, pinch a few stems of the plant in early spring. Deadheading spent flowers is recommended throughout the summer to extend flowering and keep a tidy appearance. Once the growing season has ended in fall, cut the entire plant back to a few inches above ground to prepare for winter dormancy. Applying a light layer of organic mulch at this time will help keep roots insulated during winter months. You can split Hayday™ Red Sneezeweed by division after it's a few years old.
Hayday™ Red Sneezeweed Spacing
Create a gorgeous color effect when mass planting Hayday™ Red Sneezeweed in large drifts. It is also lovely in a pollinator garden or at the edges of a rain garden or swale. Space plants 14-18 inches apart when planting in a garden bed to allow for full mature size.
Hayday™ Red Sneezeweed Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 14 - 18 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 14 - 18 Inches |
| Spacing: 14 - 18 Inches |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Red |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Summer Through Fall |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering |
| Watering: Low |
| Resists: Deer, Rabbit |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Edging, Mass Planting |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Low Maintenance |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Hayday™ Red Sneezeweed |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Helenium HAYDAY™ Red |
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Know As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Know As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 1 year old
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Know As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 year old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Know As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 year old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Know As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2-3 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Know As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 3-4 year old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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