diff --git a/src/propgrid/manager.cpp b/src/propgrid/manager.cpp
index 9f203d91b0..34d7a7f3a9 100644
--- a/src/propgrid/manager.cpp
+++ b/src/propgrid/manager.cpp
@@ -1287,6 +1287,8 @@ void wxPropertyGridManager::RecreateControls()
                 wxEmptyString,wxDefaultPosition,wxDefaultSize,wxALIGN_LEFT|wxST_NO_AUTORESIZE);
             m_pTxtHelpContent->SetCursor ( *wxSTANDARD_CURSOR );
         }
+
+        SetDescribedProperty(GetSelection());
     }
     else
     {