Heliopsis 'Touch of Blush' – 'Touch of Blush' Oxeye Sunflower

Brighten your garden beds instantly with the striking visual contrast of 'Touch of Blush' oxeye sunflower. This vigorous perennial stands out with its variegated white and green foliage, beautifully blushed with delicate pink tones in early spring. Its large, double, golden-yellow flowers rise proudly on dark stems all summer long. Easy to grow and highly energetic, it dynamically enhances landscapes while drawing a crowd of local pollinators.

• Foliage : Deciduous leaves, beautifully marbled with cream and dark green, showcasing captivating pink nuances in spring.
• Flowering / Stems : Double golden-yellow flower heads carried on sturdy, dark stems that maximize the color contrast.
• Light Requirement : Thrives in full sun to display its most intense foliage coloration and achieve maximum blooming.
• Habit : Bushy, erect, and nicely compact.
• Growth : Fast-growing, reaching a mature height of about 60 cm to 75 cm.
• Soil : Flourishes in rich, well-drained soil, though it tolerates a wide variety of soil types.
• Temperature : Excellent hardiness, easily withstanding winters down to zone 3.
• Resistances : Resists heat, temporary drought, and repels White-tailed deer.

• Types of use : Ideal for mass plantings, mid-border placements, edges, or grown in containers to brighten patios and terraces.
• Ornamental benefits : Provides continuous luminous presence with decorative foliage from spring to autumn and long-lasting flowers that excel in cut bouquets.

• Watering : Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep root system. Afterwards, maintain moderate watering and allow the soil to dry slightly between applications.
• Fertilization : Apply rich compost at planting time or a balanced granular fertilizer in early spring to support heavy blooming.
• Pruning : Deadhead spent flowers consistently to stimulate the emergence of new buds. Cut the plant back to the ground in late autumn or early spring.
• Planting : Space plants approximately 60 cm apart to allow proper structural development.
• Winter protection : None required due to its exceptional natural hardiness.