heliopsis seeds/plant

[bazzard]

Have been trying to purchase a heliopsis (false sunflower) from UK sites, but without success. Quite a few places + Ebay do fancy heliopsis with double petals e.g. summer sun heliopsis, but none seem to stock heliopsis that has about eight petals only (the simple version) Any ideas where I could purchase some please?

[darcydark]

I have heliopsis growing, not sure how many petals they have, will go down garden in morning to check. Will get back to you. They are about 5 feet high at the moment, not the right time to be buying them. Best time is the spring and buy as a small rooted plant.

[darcydark]

Checked my heliopsis, 12 petals but not double petals. They are about 5 feet tall at the moment. Is this the type you mean?

[bazzard]

Yes, the height is right. I can't seem to find a supplier at home or abroad. I have been looking all year for either plants or seeds of this variety, but with no luck.
Thank you for looking at your plant, anyhow. At least I have probably got the name correct.

[darcydark]

Hi, Is it possible to send a photo of my flowers and I could send you a few if they are the ones you are looking for, Whatever I can do to help. They are beautiful at the moment. Even the stalks that lean over, the flowerheads always face the sun.

[bazzard]

Not sure how to do this using Answerbank, but will see if they accept my e-mail address:-
[email protected]

[bazzard]

Thank you for your help Darcydark. This answer might be removed as being illegal, but your help is most appreciated

[darcydark]

Photos sent.

[bazzard]

Darcydark - such a helpful lady - thank you so much