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Helenium Mardi Gras opening yellow?

lovemycorgi z5b SE michigan

5 years ago

I purchased two Helenium Mardi Gras a couple of weeks ago and the buds are now starting to open, except the flowers are solid yellow? The tag showed a mix of yellow, red, and orange shades, giving an overall appearance of orange. Do the flowers change colors as they age? Thanks!

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callirhoe123
5 years ago
The plants were likely mislabeled.
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laceyvail 6A, WV
5 years ago
Ditto
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diggerdee zone 6 CT
5 years ago
Agree, mislabeled, but on the bright side your plants are looking great!

:)

Dee
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Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks all! They are lovely, but I already have too much yellow in these garden beds and was looking for a splash of orange. I’ll be digging them up and taking them back. Luckily I always keep the tags and containers for a while after planting anything new.

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