About
A slowly spreading, dwarf herbaceous perennial to 20cm tall, forming a neat mound of foliage. In late spring it produces an abundance of large, yellow, daisy-like flowers on slender stems above the leaves; the flowers are good for cutting.
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 typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, North-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Coastal, Wildlife gardens
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist but well-drained, ideally sandy soil in partial shade
PruningDeadhead to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to root rot, leaf spot and Powdery mildews