I grew 3 of these plants for 3 summers from 1 gallon pots I bought at Home Depot in the fall of 2021. The plants were brimming with health when purchased .but they grew much taller than advertised on the tags and on the Proven Winners website. Even with pinching and no fertilizer they grew over 4 feet tall this past summer and 5 feet in the previous 2 summers. Staking was a must when in full bloom as the weight of the many flowers caused the plants to begin to flop. 'Tuscan Sun' did bloom its head off from early/mid July into September in a zone 7 garden and the flowers were a radiant yellow that lit up the border.. However, for me the fun in the sun ended this past summer as the plants developed such a horrendous case of rust from bottom to top that I dug them out and got rid of them. The rust was so bad that the leaves turned crispy brown leaving leafless stems when I started removing them, Last summer, only the very bottom leaves were affected and spraying kept the rust at bey but who wants a cultivar you have to spray to keep it from ruining the look of a garden? Admittedly, the air circulation at that part of the border was a bit less than ideal and got worse because the clump of plants grew so large. if purchased, planting them in an open area such as an island bed with full circulation on all sides might bring better results. My experience was unfortunate because this cultivar is so lovely. .
'Tuscan Sun' Perennial Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides
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24 - 36 Inches20 - 24 Inches20 - 24 Inches61cm - 91cm51cm - 61cm51cm - 61cmFeatures
Most compact Heliopsis available, more controllable in the landscape; bright yellow flowers
Award WinnerLong BloomingHeat TolerantAttracts:BeesButterfliesNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 36 Inches 61cm - 91cmSpacing:20 - 24 Inches 51cm - 61cmSpread:20 - 24 Inches 51cm - 61cmFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:Golden yellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Shade:GreenHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Summer through FallHardiness Zones:3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Cut FlowerUses:LandscapeUses:Mass PlantingUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Plant alone or in combinations in all container types and the landscape
Maintenance Notes:Removing spent blooms may help encourage additional blooming.
Winter mulch can reduce heaving that can occur with perennials from the freeze/thaw cycles of winter.
Tuscan Sun is heat tolerant and will tolerate somewhat dry soils. While deadheading may encourage additional blooming it isn't strictly necessary for a long bloom season. The breakthrough here is an easy flowering Heliopsis with a shorter plant size, outstanding garden performance and disease resistance. A long known great garden plant with good manners and a long flowering season, also makes a great cut flower!
An application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance.
This compact version of Heliopsis shows off its golden yellow flowers on sturdy plants. Staking is not needed. Heat tolerant, drought tolerant, and easy to care for. Native cultivar. Use in the middle of the border and in containers.
'Tuscan Sun' Heliopsis helianthoides USPP 18,763 -
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