Overview
Senecio doronicum is a perennial herb in the genus Senecio, part of the Asteraceae family. Senecio doronicum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates well-drained and loamy or sandy soil soils and neutral to alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include rock gardens, alpine gardens and borders. It is native to Germany, Montenegro, Croatia, Albania, Portugal, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Switzerland and Bulgaria.
About
Senecio doronicum is a perennial herb in the daisy family (Asteraceae) that flowers through the summer. It is native to parts of central and southern Europe, including Germany, Switzerland, Portugal and several Balkan countries. Plants favour well-drained loamy or sandy soils with a neutral to alkaline pH and will tolerate full sun to partial shade. In the UK it is fully hardy and flowers from June to September.
About the genus
Senecio is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family (Asteraceae) that includes groundsels and some ragworts. Variously circumscribed taxonomically, the genus Senecio is one of the largest genera of flowering plants. Plants of the World Online currently accepts 1482 species.
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In the garden
Senecio doronicum is a perennial herb in the Asteraceae, originating from a range of central and southern European locations such as Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Croatia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania and Bulgaria. Its growth habit suits cooler, rocky habitats in its native range and it produces a summer display from June to September. Place plants where they receive full sun or some afternoon shade. They prefer well-drained loamy or sandy soil that is neutral to alkaline and should be kept moist but not waterlogged; free drainage is important in winter. The species is rated H7, which in plain terms means it is fully hardy and will withstand typical UK winter conditions when sited with adequate drainage. Use Senecio doronicum in rock gardens, alpine scree or at the front of borders where a compact, herbaceous perennial is required. It combines well with other plants that favour neutral to alkaline soils and moderate moisture. Expect flowering from June to September, which provides a defined summer window of interest in the garden.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Senecio
- Sunlight
- full sun, partial shade
- Soil type
- well-drained, loamy or sandy soil
- Soil pH
- neutral to alkaline
- Soil moisture
- moist but well-drained
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Senecio doronicum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial herb
- Suggested uses
- rock gardens, alpine gardens, borders
- Native to
- Germany, Montenegro, Croatia, Albania, Portugal, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Switzerland, Bulgaria
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Senecio doronicum
- Cultivation
- Prefers cool climates, avoid waterlogged soils, mulch in winter.
- Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage blooming.
- Propagation
- seed, division
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Senecio doronicum?
Prefers cool climates, avoid waterlogged soils, mulch in winter.
Where is the best place to plant Senecio doronicum?
Senecio doronicum prefers full sun and partial shade.
What soil does Senecio doronicum need?
Senecio doronicum grows best in well-drained and loamy or sandy soil soil. It prefers neutral to alkaline soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Senecio doronicum?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage blooming.
Is Senecio doronicum hardy in the UK?
Senecio doronicum has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Senecio doronicum?
Seed, division.
