Tuscan Sun is heat tolerant and will tolerate somewhat dry soils. Heliopsis 'Tuscan Sun' (PW) Common Name: HELIOPSIS / FALSE SUNFLOWER - âTuscan Sun' False Sunflower Type: PERENNIALS Zone 3-9 Height: 20-24" Spread: 20-24" Bloom: June-August Sun Needs: Full Sun Description: Proven Winners® Bright golden yellow flowers, green foliage. But donât let the name fool you, this cultivar didnât come from Italy. Helianthus 'Tuscan Sun' Heliopsis 'Tuscan Sun' (PP#18763) has 24 to 36" upright stems topped with many bright golden yellow, daisy-like flowers with an orange-gold button center. The flowers of TUSCAN GOLD⢠are a little more yellow and larger than the flowers than 'Tuscan Sun'. It is an easy to grow plant that flourishes in moist to dry, open woodlands, prairies, and fields. The dark green leaves of Heliopsis helianthoides âTuscan Goldâ resists powdery mildew. It typically grows to 3-4' tall and features daisy-like flowers (2-3â diameter) with yellow ⦠Use in the back of the border or in wildflower or cutting gardens. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the ⦠Sunburst False Sunflower ~ Heliopsis 'Sunburst' ~ 60-100cm tall ~ Spacing 30-60cm ~ Variegated green and cream foliage. Noteworthy CharacteristicsLong-lasting cut flower. It was from a random, but unique seedling found in a rose garden in Wisconsin in 1997. A compact selection of our native Heliopsis. Product information Soil Moisture Well-drained soil. 15 â 20â³. False sunflowers (Heliopsis helianthoides), sometimes called oxeye sunflowers, produce sunflower-like blooms throughout the summer. Heliopsis - False Sunflower - 'Tuscan Sun' PP18763. Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall. Its serrated oval leaves remain green in ⦠Tuscan Sun (Heliopsis) Common: Tuscan Sun False Sunflower. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Tuscan Sun' Plant Patent #18,763. It stands about three feet tall and covers itself in bright yellow-orange blooms from June to frost. Flower Colour Bright Yellow. Appearance and Characteristics. This is one of the standout performers in my own garden. HELIOPSIS / ⦠Daisy like golden yellow flowers sit atop stems that rise above deep green foliage. The breakthrough here is an easy flowering Heliopsis with a shorter plant size, outstanding garden performance and disease resistance. Attractive to butterflies. Propagation Heliopsis âTuscan Sunâ is vegetatively propagated by tip cuttings by a limited number of licensed propagators; self-propagation is strictly prohibited. Flowers are produced on sturdy stems and contrast nicely with the deep green foliage. 'Tuscan Sun' is a member of Description Reviews (0) Description. Blooms from early summer to early fall. âTuscan Sunâ is a fierce, sunny variety that will be sure to attract the attention of passersby. It is great as a mass planting, as an accent in beds and borders, or in containers. Tuscan Gold is heat tolerant and will tolerate somewhat dry soils. One of the more popular perennials in the Proven Winners® program has been Heliopsis 'Tuscan Sun', and now there is a companion to go with it. While deadheading may encourage additional blooming it isn't strictly necessary for a long bloom season. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition. The bright golden yellow, daisy like flowers have an orange-gold center. It is ⦠Its bright yellow flowers attract butterflies. While deadheading may encourage additional blooming it isn't strictly necessary for a long bloom season. It is long blooming and great for mid summer to fall color. Tuscan Sun from Proven Winners is the most compact Heliopsis available, making it more controllable in the landscape. Heliopsis helianthoides is a mouthful, but it basically means sunflower-like. The single blooms are a deep yellow colour and are impressive when the summer heat kicks in. The breakthrough here is an easy flowering Heliopsis with a shorter plant size, outstanding garden performance and disease resistance. Plant in full sun or part shade in moist, well drained soil. False sunflowers (Heliopsis) are sun-loving, butterfly magnets that provide bright yellow, 2-inch flowers reliably from midsummer to early autumn. Like Agastache, with whom it makes a wonderful companion, False Sunflower also reseeds readily. Heliopsis helianthoides 'Tuscan Sun' False Sunflower Bright golden yellow, daisy-like flowers with an orange-gold button center are displayed on strong stems ⦠Provides a nice splash of color during the heat of the summer. Its long-blooming, bright yellow flowers attract butterflies. Sunny yellow flowers have golden centers and matching eyes. scabra 'Asahi' This clump-forming perennial bears striking, sunflower-like yellow blooms on long stalks from midsummer to early autumn. Heliopsis helianthoides, commonly called ox eye, is an upright, clump-forming, nearly glabrous, sunflower-like, short-lived perennial that is native to eastern and central North America. CareDeadhead to prolong bloom. Combines well with Little Bluestem, Panicum, and Liatris. Sku #40304. Sun Exposure Sun. Add to cart. Description Heliopsis helianthoides is similar to Helianthus, the true sunflower. Tuscan Sun from Proven Winners is the most compact Heliopsis available, making it more controllable in the landscape. And that's what these plants are. Heliopsis requires very little maintenance, but these impressive plants benefit from regular trimming and cutting back, as false sunflowers reach heights of 3 to 6 feet. Hardy to Zone 3 - it offers a more compact growing habit with good disease resistance. Tuscan Sun False Sunflower has masses of beautiful gold daisy flowers with coppery-bronze eyes at the ends of the stems from early summer to mid fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. Optimal Growing Conditions. Heliopsis helianthoides (False Sunflower) False Sunflower, Sunflower Heliopsis, Oxeye Sunflower (Heliopsis Helianthoides) Sun-loving, easy to grow, hardy, heat and drought tolerant, False Sunflowers (Heliopsis helianthoides) have plenty of qualities and appeal! Blooms from mid through late summer. Pinching and deadheading can produce fuller plants and over 2 months worth of blooms. Tuscan Sun False Sunflower is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. L'Heliopsis helianthoïdes 'Tuscan Sun ® ' est le plus petit cultivar d'Héliopsis faux-héliante disponible à ce jour. Heliopsis helianthoides âTuscan Goldâ (false sunflower) has bright yellow flowers and golden centers. Larger flowers than Tuscan Sun. It tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including poor soil but does best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun. 'Tuscan Sun' tops out at half the height of other Heliopsis as its compact, spreading form covers itself in bright yellow, daisy flowers from late June right on into September. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Companion Plants for Heliopsis. A few other species I would recommend for planting with Heliopsisâ¦. Ce cousin du tournesol forme une touffe de tiges feuillées d'aspect bien net et s'orne d'une très longue floraison estivale à la fois sans prétention et pleine de bonne humeur. One in particular only gets about 2â² tall and is compact, called âTuscan Sunâ. Heliopsis helianthoides var. Tuscan Sun Heliopsis quantity. Although similar in looks, Heliopsis helianthoides is not the same as the perennial sunflower in the genus, and consequently it's ⦠Tuscan Sun False Sunflower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Large deep golden yellow daisies to brighten the summer garden. Heliopsis is an easy to grow, long-blooming, tall hardy perennial that attracts a multitude of pollinators. Heliopsis helianthoides âHohlspiegelâ Heliopsis helianthoides âLoraine Sunshineâ Heliopsis âSummer Pinkâ Heliopsis helianthoides âSunstruckâ Heliopsis helianthoides âSummer Sunâ Heliopsis helianthoides âPrairie Sunsetâ Heliopsis helianthoides âMidwest Dreamsâ The yellow or orange flowers have a diameter of 2 to 3 1/2 inches. A beautiful yet carefree native perennial. (Helios was the Greek sun god.)