Heliopsis ‘Burning Hearts’ is a striking, clump‑forming perennial often called False Sunflower. It produces abundant daisy‑like flowers in vibrant golden yellow with fiery red‑orange centres from mid‑summer into fall, providing long‑lasting colour in the garden. The dark purplish to burgundy‑tinged foliage and stems add dramatic contrast even when not in full bloom, making it attractive year‑round in mixed borders and pollinator plantings. This cultivar’s architectural upright habit and textured leaves enhance both cottage and prairie perennial gardens.
- Size: Height: ~90–120 cm (36–48 in) at maturity. Spread: ~50–60 cm (20–24 in)
- Growth habit: Upright, clump‑forming perennial with bold foliage and showy flowers
- Light: Full sun for best colour and bloom
- Soil: Well‑drained, average to fertile soil; tolerates a range including clay
- Water: Moderate water; drought‑tolerant once established
- Hardiness: Zones 3–9 — hardy for Regina’s prairie climate
- Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering; divide every 3–4 years to refresh clumps
- Wildlife value: Excellent for bees and butterflies; some deer resistance
- Uses: Border and back‑of‑bed plantings, pollinator gardens, cut flower displays