Overview
Doronicum carpaticum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Doronicum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Doronicum carpaticum grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include coastal, cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Doronicum carpaticum is a clump-forming cultivar of the Doronicum genus, which comprises herbaceous perennials with rhizomatous or tuberous roots. This deciduous plant produces basal, heart-shaped leaves and yellow flower heads resembling daisies, typically appearing in spring. It thrives in partial shade with a north, east, or west-facing aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with acid to neutral pH. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for coastal, cottage, and wildlife gardens, as well as flower borders and cut flowers.
About the genus
Doronicum is a genus of flowering plants in the sunflower family, known as leopard's bane. They are all herbaceous perennials native to Europe, southwest Asia and Siberia. They produce yellow, daisy-like flowerheads in spring and summer.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Doronicum
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North, East, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Doronicum carpaticum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Doronicum carpaticum
- Propagation
- Division in early autumn, Seed in containers in a cold frame in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free, but leaf and bud eelworm may be troublesome
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to leaf spot, root rot and powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Doronicum carpaticum?
Doronicum carpaticum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Doronicum carpaticum need?
Doronicum carpaticum grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Doronicum carpaticum hardy in the UK?
Doronicum carpaticum has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Doronicum carpaticum?
Division in early autumn, Seed in containers in a cold frame in spring.
More in the Doronicum genus
- Doronicum 'Spring Beauty'Leopard's Bane
- Doronicum austriacumAustrian leopard's bane
- Doronicum carpetanumLeopard's Bane
- Doronicum clusii
- Doronicum grandiflorum
- Doronicum pardalianchesgreat leopard's bane
- Doronicum plantagineumplantain-leaved leopard's bane
- Doronicum plantagineum 'Excelsum' or 'Harpur Crewe'Leopard's Bane