Burning Hearts False Sunflower
Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Burning Hearts False Sunflower highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodSummer, Fall
Growing Zones 3-9
Here's a wonderful choice for butterflies and beneficial pollinators! Enjoy a stunning summer filled with flowers and the outstanding performance of native cultivar Burning Hearts False Sunflower (Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Burning Hearts').
From the showy, bicolored golden blooms with their vivid red center accent to the dark purple foliage...Burning Hearts Heliopsis is a standout in the garden. All those eye-catching OxEye blooms are held upright on sturdy black stems in a trim and tidy clump.
Planting and Application:
Burning Hearts is a modern selection of a North American native; and it blooms for you the first year! Flowers start pumping in mid-summer and won't quit until fall.
- Add their command performance to Butterfly and Pollinator Gardens...and get ready to watch the show! You'll have a multitude of winged visitors lured to the nectar by cherry-red ray petals that are tipped in bold golden-yellow.
- Can you imagine a more exciting "Thriller" in deep outdoor garden containers? Keep one or many on your balcony for a festive summer display; and water it well in fall for a repeat performance next year.
- Burning Hearts False Sunflower is an extremely cold-hardy perennial that will return with proper care. Repeat it it along the back of your mixed garden beds for a modern look you'll love!
- Coordinate the colorful blooms and deliciously dark foliage with other flowering plants. False Sunflower Burning Hearts would look great with Rose of Sharon shrubs, Rugosa Roses, Ornamental Grasses and Groundcover Sedum.
- They'll make a delightful addition to native Prairie plantings, too! Nestle Burning Heart Heliopsis next to Goldenrod, Coneflower, Black-Eyed Susans, Baptisia, Bee Balm and more!
#ProPlantTips for Care:
While butterflies adore this nectar resource...rabbits and deer tend to leave it alone. If you live in an area with heavy pressure, please use repellent spray on the day you plant and reapply according to the label instructions.
- Full sun is best for flowering. Plant in well-drained soil where they will get at least six hours of sunlight a day. Provide a consistent amount of water for best results.
- Provide an enduring, life-long support with symbiotic Nature Hills Root Booster used in the planting hole. .
- Snip those incredible flowers for bouquets as you like...just leave the last blooms of the season in place to produce seed for songbirds to eat. Trim the dried foliage back in early spring for a fresh start to the growing season.
