{"product_id":"helenium-short-n-sassy-2l","title":"Helenium Short 'n' Sassy \/ 2L","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHelenium 'Short 'n' Sassy'\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelenium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Short 'n' Sassy'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 litre potted perennial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact habit ideal for smaller gardens and containers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRich golden-yellow flowers with warm bronze-red centres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers from mid-summer into autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for bees and other pollinating insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong stems rarely require staking\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHelenium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Short 'n' Sassy' is a compact, free-flowering perennial that produces masses of cheerful daisy-like blooms from mid-summer into early autumn. The flowers feature bright golden-yellow petals surrounding prominent bronze-red central cones, creating a warm display that keeps borders vibrant as many earlier perennials begin to fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts naturally tidy, well-branched habit makes it particularly well suited to smaller gardens, the front of sunny borders and patio containers. Unlike taller Helenium varieties, 'Short 'n' Sassy' generally maintains its upright shape without staking, providing reliable late-season colour with very little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact growth is ideal where space is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong flowering season adds colour well into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractive to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong stems help the plant remain neat and upright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for both garden borders and decorative containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHelenium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Short 'n' Sassy'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSneezeweed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbaceous perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-green lance-shaped leaves that die back in winter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering Period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-summer to early autumn (typically July–September)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGolden-yellow petals with bronze-red central cones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact, upright, clump-forming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 45–60cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApproximately 40–50cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully hardy in Irish gardens\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePosition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny, open position for the best flowering. It works particularly well at the front of borders, in prairie-style planting or in large patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, keep the soil evenly moist during prolonged dry spells, as Helenium performs best where the soil does not dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSoil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Applying a mulch in spring helps conserve moisture and supports vigorous flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardiness and Winter Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully hardy in Irish gardens. The foliage dies back naturally after flowering; leave seed heads for seasonal interest if desired, then cut stems back to ground level in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoutine Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Divide mature clumps every three to four years in spring to maintain vigour and improve flowering. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring as growth begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunny herbaceous borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCottage and prairie-style gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePollinator-friendly planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate-season colour in mixed perennial displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact habit of 'Short 'n' Sassy' means it usually remains upright without staking, making it easier to grow than many taller Helenium cultivars while still delivering an impressive late-summer display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical identity: \u003cem\u003eHelenium\u003c\/em\u003e 'Short 'n' Sassy'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 2 litre nursery pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Schram","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54710692774221,"sku":"5390907233485","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/easygarden.ie\/products\/helenium-short-n-sassy-2l","provider":"Easy Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}