Guide to Sowing and Growing Heleniums: A Step-by-Step Process
In a recent episode of Gardeners' World, Monty Don shared his expert advice on planting Heleniums in conjunction with ornamental grasses to create a vibrant late-summer and autumn display.
The site where this planting takes place is Monty Don's Grass Garden, a haven for those seeking inspiration for their own gardens. The clip provides a step-by-step guide on how and where to plant Heleniums for maximum impact.
Heleniums, with their tall daisy flowers in rich marmalade shades, are excellent transitional plants that bridge the gap between the greener structural planting and autumn colour. Monty Don recommends planting medium-height Heleniums (around 45–60 cm / 18–24 in) in clumps so their bright, daisy-like flowers sit among and in front of taller, structural grasses.
To ensure the Heleniums stand tall and proud, Monty suggests choosing clumping grasses and varieties of Helenium that hold their stems upright. He advises spacing the plants so the Heleniums form compact groups (about 30–45 cm across) that provide pops of colour against the grasses’ texture and seedheads.
The visual effect Monty promotes is one of rhythm and contrast. Use the Heleniums’ two-toned, conical flowers as colour accents set against the grasses’ form and seedheads for late-season interest.
Monty Don plants two choice varieties of Heleniums - 'Moerheim Beauty' and 'Sahin's Early Flowerer' - in the clip, offering viewers a chance to see these plants in action.
For those looking to encourage their Heleniums to keep on flowering, the clip also offers tips on how to do so.
The Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply to this site, and the clip can be watched now on Gardeners' World. If you're seeking a way to add late-summer and autumn colour to your garden, Monty Don's advice on planting Heleniums with ornamental grasses is well worth a watch.
[1] Monty Don's comments were taken from Gardeners' World coverage.
Monty Don's Grass Garden serves as an inspiration for home-and-garden enthusiasts who desire creative ideas for their own gardens. In Monty Don's latest guidance on Gardeners' World, he recommends integrating Heleniums into home-and-garden settings, specifically in conjunction with ornamental grasses, to generate a striking late-summer and autumn lifestyle display.
