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Heliopsis helianthoides (L.) Sweet Oxeye sunflower · Ornamentals · bred by Hanson Brent|Rhinelander, WI 54501, US / Zlesak David Charles|St. Paul, MN 55105, US

also searched as: тускан сун

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant has a compact upright bushy habit and is considered one of the shortest Heliopsis varieties, reaching a height of 40 to 60 cm. Leaves are dark green, oval or lanceolate in shape, with serrated edges. Flowers are golden-yellow heads approximately 5 cm in diameter with an orange-golden center.

The variety blooms from early summer until autumn frosts. It possesses high adaptability to heat, drought, and various soil types, including clay. It has strong stems that do not require support and exhibits relative resistance to powdery mildew. It is propagated vegetatively and used in landscape design for borders, container gardening, and cut flowers.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Hanson Brent|Rhinelander, WI 54501, US / Zlesak David Charles|St. Paul, MN 55105, US Developed the variety
Applicant
Hanson Brent|Rhinelander, WI 54501, US / Zlesak David Charles|St. Paul, MN 55105, US Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Hanson Brent|Rhinelander, WI 54501, US / Zlesak David Charles|St. Paul, MN 55105, US Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 11493056
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  1. Application filed 25 July 2006
  2. Registered 29 April 2008
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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