About
A clump-forming perennial, to 40cm tall, with a basal rosette of leaves and branching, hairy stems bearing narrow, toothed, glossy leaves. From late spring to early autumn, purple-pink, daisy-like flowers are borne on the erect stems.
About the genus
Senecio can be annuals, biennials, perennials, climbers or shrubs, some succulent, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and daisy-like flowers, occasionally without ray-florets
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
Native toZimbabwe to South Africa
Care notes
CultivationGrows best in full sun and a well-drained soil
PruningCut down stems after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown with heat in spring, or by division in spring as growth begins
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a rust and honey fungus