Overview

Lonas annua 'Goldrush' is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Lonas, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lonas annua 'Goldrush' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, gravel garden, patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, coastal, rock garden and wildlife gardens.

About

Lonas annua 'Goldrush' is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar of the genus Lonas, belonging to the Asteraceae family. It thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H2, this cultivar is suitable for a variety of garden settings including flower borders, gravel gardens, patios, and wildlife gardens. It is best propagated by seed or division in spring and offers seasonal interest during spring and summer.

About the genus

Lonas is a genus of flowering plants in the chamomile tribe within the daisy family. There is only one accepted species, Lonas annua, native to Italy, France, Germany, Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Lonas

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Lonas annua 'Goldrush' size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Flower borders and beds, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Rock garden, Wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Lonas annua 'Goldrush'

Propagation

Seed, Division in spring

Pest resistance

Susceptible to slugs, snails, and vine weevil

Disease resistance

Susceptible to root rot

Frequently asked questions