sneezeweed 'Riverton Gem'
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Riverton Gem' is an upright herbaceous perennial up to 1.2m high with green leaves and flowerheads 5-7cm across with deep burnt orange-crimson, yellow-streaked ray-florets and brown disc-florets, in late summer and early autumn; the flowers provide pollen for bees and nectar for bees and other insects
Scientific classification
- Species
- sneezeweed 'Riverton Gem' (Helenium 'Riverton Gem')
- Genus
- Helenium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of sneezeweed 'Riverton Gem'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of sneezeweed 'Riverton Gem'
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sneezeweed 'Riverton Gem' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required, but deadheading will prolong flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in autumn or spring, or by basal softwood cuttings in containers in a cold frame in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil, and provide support for the tall stems; divide every two to three years to maintain vigour
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free, but may be affected by leaf spot
Pests
Generally pest-free
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