Hayday Red Bicolor Sneezeweed | Helenium autumnale ‘Hayday Red Bicolor’ | Sneezeweed ‘Hayday Red Bicolor’ | Helenium ‘Hayday Red Bicolor’

Hayday Red Bicolor Sneezeweed is a compact, sun‑loving perennial prized for its vibrant, daisy‑like blooms featuring rich red petals flecked with golden‑yellow edges surrounding prominent, raised cones. This floriferous selection from the Hayday series is known for its highly branched, upright habit, exceptional reliability, and nonstop flowering from late summer through early fall. Its nectar‑rich blossoms draw butterflies and bees, making it a standout choice for pollinator gardens, cutting gardens, borders, and sunny landscape beds. With its tidy form and radiant late‑season display, Hayday Red Bicolor offers striking autumn color with minimal maintenance.

Growing Hayday Red Bicolor Sneezeweed

Light: Full sun; requires direct sunlight to maintain strong stems and produce the most abundant blooms.

Soil: Moist, well‑drained soil; highly adaptable to various soil types but thrives in rich, organic conditions.

Water: Moderate to high; water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during hot, dry spells, as it does not tolerate prolonged drought well.

Maintenance: Deadheading spent flowers encourages continuous blooming and extends the season. Cut back foliage in late fall or early spring.

Wildlife: Highly attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinators; generally deer‑ and rabbit‑resistant.

Hardiness: Herbaceous perennial in USDA zones 4–9.

Shipping Info

Hayday Red Bicolor Sneezeweed plants are shipped as healthy young starts in 4" nursery pots. Allow 1–2 weeks after arrival for plants to recover from shipping and resume active growth before repotting or planting outdoors.