Helenium big. ‘The Bishop’

A graceful, upright perennial producing cheerful golden-yellow daisy-like flowers with prominent dark chocolate-brown centres. Blooming over many weeks in summer, it brings vibrant colour and a naturalistic charm to sunny borders while attracting a wealth of pollinating insects.

Plant Details:
• Common name: Sneezeweed
• Position: Full sun
• Height & spread: Approx. 860-80cm x 45–60cm
• Flowering: June – August
• Soil: Moist but well-drained, fertile soil; avoid prolonged drought
• Hardiness: Fully hardy in Ireland
• Pollinator friendly: ✔ Yes
• Something to note: An elegant, earlier-flowering helenium with a lighter, more open habit than many modern hybrids. Its bright golden blooms and dark central cones make it an excellent companion for ornamental grasses and prairie-style plantings, while providing a valuable nectar source for bees and butterflies.