Helenium 'Mardi Gras' is a vibrant perennial celebrated for its striking, multicolored flowers. This eye-catching plant produces masses of daisy-like blooms with bright yellow, orange, and red petals surrounding a prominent central cone. Blooming from mid-summer to early autumn, 'Mardi Gras' adds a lively splash of color to garden borders, beds, and containers. It attracts pollinators, including bees and butterflies, making it a valuable addition to any garden. This robust plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.

Why we like it

• Striking multicolored flowers in yellow, orange, and red
• Long blooming period from mid-summer to early autumn
• Attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies

What to know

• Prefers full sun
• Thrives in well-drained soil
• Requires regular watering during dry periods
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
• Divide clumps every few years to maintain plant vigor

Flower Colour

• Yellow, orange, and red

Flowering months

• July
• August
• September

Height and Spread

• 90-120 cm tall and 60 cm wide when fully grown