Penny Helen

Botanical Classification: Dahlia ‘Penny Helen’ or Chrysanthemum ‘Penny Helen’
(A compact, free-flowering perennial with cheerful blooms)

Key Features:

• Blooms: Prolific 2-3 inch flowers with golden-yellow petals surrounding a bright, button-like center. Petals may have subtle red-orange tips for a bicolor effect.

• Form: Neat, mounding habit (12-18 inches tall) ideal for borders and containers.

• Foliage: Deep green, finely-cut leaves with a slightly fuzzy texture.

• Bloom Time: Continuous flowering from early summer until first frost.

Growth & Care:

• Light: Full sun (6+ hours daily for best flowering).

• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil amended with compost.

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.

• Hardiness: Perennial in zones 7-10; treat as an annual in cooler climates.

• Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

Unique Qualities:

• Pollinator Magnet: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

• Versatile Use: Perfect for cottage gardens, edging pathways, or brightening patio pots.

• Cut Flowers: Long-lasting in bouquets with a light, honey-like fragrance.

Ideal For:

• Beginner gardeners seeking low-maintenance color

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Adding warm tones to mixed plantings