About
A herbaceous perennial to 45cm, forming a clump of fresh green, heart-shaped leaves beneath abundant bright yellow daisy-like flowers 6-8cm in width, in mid and late spring.
About the genus
Doronicum are rhizomatous or tuberous-rooted herbaceous perennials with heart-shaped basal leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flower-heads
Growing conditions
SunlightPartial shade
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, North-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Coastal, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade
PruningCan deadhead to get a second flush of blooms
PropagationPropagate by division in early autumn
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but may be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a leaf spot, root rot and powdery mildews