showy goldeneye

The showy goldeneye (Heliomeris multiflora ‘Sunsplash’) is an easy-to-grow perennial flower. This drought-tolerant beauty requires minimal watering for optimal health and blooms. When watering, give a good deep soak at the base of the plant once a week, or every 5-7 days. During the hottest months of summer, you may need to increase the frequency of watering. In most cases, a good soaking once or twice a week should be enough for the showy goldeneye. Water in the morning or the evening and avoid wetting the foliage to prevent any fungal issues. If the soil around the Goldeneye starts to dry out sooner than a week in between waterings, it may need more water than once a week. Overall, the showy goldeneye is fairly drought tolerant, but it still should be given deep waterings once a week. If the weather is particularly hot, the frequency of watering may need to increase to keep the plant looking its best.

Showy goldeneye (Heliomeris multiflora 'Sunsplash') should be planted in full sun for 6 to 8 hours per day. In the cooler months of spring and fall, 5 to 6 hours of sunlight per day should be enough. During the hottest months, it can tolerate 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight. Avoid planting too far away from intense mid-day sun, as this will decrease the flowering potential of the showy goldeneye. It should also be noted that the flowers will not open until there is a full 8 hours of sunlight a day.

Showy Goldeneye should be pruned in late summer/early fall, after the blooms have faded. The best time to prune away dead or overly tall stems is when the plant is in a dormant state. Pruning should be done selectively, removing only stems and branches that are dead, damaged, or weak. Pruning should also be done to reduce the overall height and shape the plant. Pruning should not be excessive, as it can reduce flowering and create unsightly gaps in the foliage.