{"product_id":"helenium-red-jewel-1","title":"Helenium 'Red Jewel'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn exceptionally sophisticated choice for introducing rich, moody tones to the autumn palette, this distinctive sneezeweed is celebrated for the unique smoky quality of its abundant blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike traditional varieties that open brightly and fade to copper, the petals of this selection emerge in a deep, dusky crimson-maroon, holding their saturated colour remarkably well without bleaching in the sun. Each flower head is neatly finished with a subtle, golden-yellow trim around the base of a prominent, dark velvety central cone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising on sturdy, branching stems, it forms a well-behaved, self-supporting clump that fits neatly into the mid-border alongside ornamental grasses or late blue asters. It is an enduringly hardy perennial that flowers unstoppably from mid-summer until the first frosts, providing a crucial late-season lifeline for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarnsdale tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e This selection is particularly sensitive to drought and will drop its lower leaves if it becomes too dry at the root. Mulch the base of the plant heavily with garden compost each spring to lock in moisture, and give it an extra bucket of water during prolonged dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly-September flowering. Best in a sunny and moisture-retentive position. Height \u0026amp; spread: 80cm x 60cm (32\" x 24\").\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barnsdale Gardens","offers":[{"title":"2 litre","offer_id":58397694460278,"sku":null,"price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/8271\/1357\/files\/helenium-red-jewel-02.jpg?v=1785914641","url":"https:\/\/shop.barnsdalegardens.co.uk\/products\/helenium-red-jewel-1","provider":"Barnsdale Gardens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}