2026 AAS Perennial Winner
Heliopsis Sole Giatto
Bring sunshine to your garden with Sole Giatto, a remarkably compact False Sunflower perfect for containers, borders or any sunny spot! Standing 20 inches tall and wide, this highly floriferous perennial explodes with gorgeous, long-lasting, bright yellow blooms from late spring right through fall. Bred for extended appeal and continuous garden performance, Sole Giotto effortlessly attracts beneficial pollinators while resisting deer and rabbits. Hardy in Zones 3-8, this vibrant and easy-care plant is ideal for adding reliable, cheerful color to any landscape.
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Available in plant form only.Plant Description
Genus:
Heliopsis
Species:
helianthoides
Common Name:
False Sunflower
Plant Habit:
Mounded
Plant Height:
20 inches
Foliage Color:
Green
Bloom Time:
Spring to frost
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Bloom Size:
3 inches
Bloom Color Pattern:
Daisy with pronounced center
Breeder:
Kientzler
Close Market Comparison:
Punto Rosso
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
18-20 inches
Duration Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone/Hardy to Zone:
4-8
Light Needs:
Sun
Water Needs:
Normal
Weather Tolerance:
Heat
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Pollinator Friendly:
Yes
Container:
Yes
Medium Height Divider:
Yes
How to Grow:
Plant either in the late spring or fall. Thrives in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. After frost, trim back foliage for winter protection.
Judges Observations
- “Easy to grow. Nice form and habit. Color of blooms were striking and impressive.”
- “These plants are awesome.”
- “Wow. I am impressed with the bloom cycle and length. Strong stems. Long blooms. No signs of any insect or diseases.”
- “Outstanding flower color”
- “Plants stay compact with beautiful double blooms. a great new cultivar in this genus.”
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