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Helenium autumnale 'Sombrero' (Mariachi Series) (Sneezeweed 'Sombrero')
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0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Helenium autumnale 'Sombrero' (Mariachi Series)
Other names
Sneezeweed 'Sombrero', Helen's flower 'Sombrero', Autumn sneezeweed 'Sombrero', Autumn sneezewort 'Sombrero', Ox eye 'Sombrero', Dog fennel 'Sombrero', Helenium autumnale 'Mariachi Sombrero'
Genus
Helenium Helenium
Variety or Cultivar
'Sombrero' _ 'Sombrero' is a compact, upright, herbaceous perennial with hairy, ovate to lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and bright yellow flowers from summer into autumn.
Helenium autumnale 'Sombrero' (Mariachi Series) is: Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Upright
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Leaf spot Leaf spot
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back by half after flowering to prevent mildew. Cut to the base in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Helenium autumnale 'Sombrero' (Mariachi Series) (Sneezeweed 'Sombrero') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. May need support. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Helenium autumnale 'Sombrero' (Mariachi Series)
Other names
Sneezeweed 'Sombrero', Helen's flower 'Sombrero', Autumn sneezeweed 'Sombrero', Autumn sneezewort 'Sombrero', Ox eye 'Sombrero', Dog fennel 'Sombrero', Helenium autumnale 'Mariachi Sombrero'
Genus
Helenium Helenium
Variety or Cultivar
'Sombrero' _ 'Sombrero' is a compact, upright, herbaceous perennial with hairy, ovate to lance-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and bright yellow flowers from summer into autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact, Upright
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow in Summer; Bright-yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead to prolong flowering. Cut back by half after flowering to prevent mildew. Cut to the base in late winter or early spring.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division
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Where to grow
Helenium autumnale 'Sombrero' (Mariachi Series) (Sneezeweed 'Sombrero') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Prairie planting, Low Maintenance, Flower Arranging, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in any fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. May need support. Divide every 2-3 years to maintain vigour.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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