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Plant Brief

Helenium 'Ruby Tuesday'
from Pieter Damen

Introduced 2006

NO LONGER SOLD AS A DAWIN PLANTSPOTTERS VARIETY

Small, rich-ruby-red flowers appear in their masses on exceptionally compact plants.

Height: 20”/ 50cm
Spread: 10”/ 25cm
Hardiness: US zones 4-8
Blooms: July-September

Common name:
Sneezeweed

Patent status:
USA: PPAF
Europe: PBR applied for

The Breeder

Pieter Damen
By Miriam Young
Pieter Damen believes in keeping things simple - a philosophy that's paid off well for him, and now for Helenium fans too.

The Story behind the plant

Horses for courses
By Miriam Young
'Ruby Tuesday' was selected from a breeding program designed to produce new cut flower varieties. Although it's far too short for that purpose, Pieter Damen realised that this delectable dwarf would find its way into the hearts of gardeners.

Growing advice

All you need to know
By Miriam Young

How to keep 'Ruby Tuesday' happy in your garden, so you don't have to say 'goodbye' too soon.

Forum

General discussion on Helenium 'Ruby Tuesday'

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