Overview
Doronicum grandiflorum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Doronicum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Doronicum grandiflorum 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 grandiflorum is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the Asteraceae family. It has deciduous, heart-shaped basal leaves and produces yellow, daisy-like flower heads in spring and summer. This cultivar thrives in partial shade with a north, east, or west-facing aspect, preferring moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils with an acid to neutral pH. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and is ideal for coastal, cottage, informal, 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 grandiflorum 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 grandiflorum
- 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 grandiflorum?
Doronicum grandiflorum prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Doronicum grandiflorum need?
Doronicum grandiflorum grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Doronicum grandiflorum hardy in the UK?
Doronicum grandiflorum 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 grandiflorum?
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 carpaticum
- Doronicum carpetanumLeopard's Bane
- Doronicum clusii
- Doronicum pardalianchesgreat leopard's bane
- Doronicum plantagineumplantain-leaved leopard's bane
- Doronicum plantagineum 'Excelsum' or 'Harpur Crewe'Leopard's Bane