'Touch of Blush' gains its name from the pink tones that appears on new foliage. This "blush" coloration nicely accents the bright white variegation of the dark green leaves. Semi double yellow flowers have multiple layers of overlapping petals. Compared to the flowers of fellow variegated introduction 'Bit of Honey', this variety has slightly smaller flowers and dark cones instead of gold. Compared to 'Tuscan Sun' and Tuscan Gold™, this variety is more compact. Like other variegated Heliopsis, 'Touch of Blush' is hardy to zone 4.
Heliopsis have traditionally been an excellent tall perennial for the middle or back of the flower border. It has a bushy, well-branched form and glossy, deep green, triangular leaves - a real workhorse in the garden! Use this plant in combination containers, as a cut flower, or to attract butterflies to your garden.
Heliopsis can be grown in either full sun or part shade, but it performs much better in full sun. Soil of average fertility is preferable. When grown in moist, rich soil, it tends to need staking. Growth will be strongest in soil with average fertility and moisture.
Deadheading spent flower heads will extend the flowering time and prevent self-seeding.