Whats wrong with my Helenium??

Freckles · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 25 Apr 2013 Posts: 42

Is this normal?? I expected to see some coloured petals Surprised

Is this just before it flowers or is there something wrong with this?? This is the first year I got them this far so not used to this one!

Thanks!!!

Greengage · Posted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 4:11 pm Post subject:

they look like the sepals and the flower petals have fallen off when you were away

Freckles · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 25 Apr 2013 Posts: 42

Thanks for replying greengage but I havent been away!!!!

I have been minding these like a baby as this is my third year to try grow them. They go from bud to this!!!!

Greengage · Posted: Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:28 am Post subject:

mmm ok have a look through these pics maybe it has not opened fully yey. let us know how you get on.
http://microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag//artjun13/bj-Helenium.html

Freckles · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 25 Apr 2013 Posts: 42

This morning they were showing signs of colour!!! Very Happy

I hope to upload a photo if/when flower develops!! Thanks again greengage!

Freckles · Rank attained: Hazel Tree Joined: 25 Apr 2013 Posts: 42

Glad I waited now, even though this variety was meant to be burnt orange/red and they are clearly not but they are beautiful and almost as tall as me!!! Thanks again greengage!