Helenium ‘Short n Sassy’ – Compact Hot Summer Colour with Bold Daisy-Like Blooms

Bring rich, fiery colour to your late summer garden with Helenium 'Short n Sassy'. This compact, clump-forming perennial produces masses of daisy-like flowers with warm orange to golden-yellow petals surrounding a striking dark brown central cone.

Flowering from midsummer into early autumn, it provides long-lasting seasonal interest at a time when many other plants begin to fade. Its tidy, low-growing habit makes it ideal for smaller borders, patio containers, and the front of perennial beds.

Why You’ll Love It

• Vibrant orange and golden-yellow blooms
• Distinctive dark central cones for bold contrast
• Long flowering season from midsummer to autumn
• Compact habit ideal for smaller spaces
• Excellent for borders and container planting
• Attracts bees and pollinators
• Easy-care, reliable perennial

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Helenium ‘Short n Sassy’
• Common Name: Sneezeweed
• Pot Size: 2L
• Flower Colour: Orange to golden-yellow with dark brown centres
• Foliage: Lance-shaped green leaves
• Plant Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
• Height & Spread: Up to approx. 40cm
• Position: Full sun
• Soil Type: Moist but well-drained soil
• Flowering Period: Midsummer to early autumn

Perfect For

• Front of borders
• Patio containers
• Cottage gardens
• Pollinator-friendly planting
• Late-season colour schemes
• Mixed perennial beds

Compact yet full of impact, Helenium ‘Short n Sassy’ delivers a bold splash of warm colour just when the garden needs it most, keeping borders lively well into autumn.