Mariachi Siesta Helenium
Introducing the Mariachi™ 'Siesta' Helenium, a vibrant perennial that brings a splash of hot color to any garden. Also known as Sneezeweed or Helen Flower, this compact variety features striking blue-red petals surrounding unique maroon and gold cone centers. It blooms prolifically from mid-summer to early fall, providing continuous color and attracting beneficial pollinators. Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, 'Siesta' reaches a manageable height, making it perfect for both garden beds and containers. Its beauty extends indoors as cut flowers, and it even earned recognition in a Mt Cuba Center Trial Garden.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
3.9
/ 5
Category Rank
2804
/ 2844
#2804 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-51%
Below average
Botanical Name
25969
/ Helenium Mariachi™ Siesta PP#,
Who it's for
- Extended Bloom Period
- Low Maintenance and Hardy
- Excellent Garden Structure and Pollinator Magnet
Who should skip it
- High Water Requirements
- Requires Frequent Deadheading
- Susceptible to Powdery Mildew
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Helenium Mariachi™ Siesta PP#25,969
SKU
AM017723
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Average, Moist / Wet
Mature Height
18-20 inches
Mature Spread
20-24 inches
Bloom Time
Mid summer to early fall
Hardiness Zones
Zone 3 through Zone 9
Features
- Compact size for flexible placement
- Vibrant blue-red flowers with unique centers
- Long bloom time from summer to fall
- Attracts bees and other pollinators
- Resistant to deer and rabbits
- Easy to grow and low maintenance
- Suitable for container planting
- Excellent hardiness across multiple zones
What customers say
Customers adore the Mariachi Siesta Helenium for its spectacular late-season color, featuring vibrant sunset blooms that attract pollinators. Once established, the plant shows robust, upright growth and excellent drought tolerance, leading to high long-term satisfaction. The primary concern revolves around initial establishment. Many reviewers noted that starter plants were smaller than anticipated and struggled during the first season. While success yields a high reward, the initial fragility impacts immediate happiness. The consensus is that this perennial offers magnificent, low maintenance color after patience is invested in its early growth phase, suggesting inconsistency in the initial shipped product quality.
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