About
A clump-forming perennial to 1.8m, with rounded leaves to 30cm in width, and narrowly conical racemes of orange-yellow daisies 10cm in width.
About the genus
Ligularia are robust herbaceous perennials, with large, often attractively lobed leaves and yellow or orange, daisy-like flower-heads in terminal racemes or branching clusters
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeClay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height1.5-2.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in deep, fertile, reliably moist soil in full sun but with some shelter from midday sun. Protect from strong drying winds
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or after flowering
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free