Overview
Telekia speciosa is a upright perennial in the genus Telekia, part of the Asteraceae family, with green, triangular, doubly-serrate leaves foliage. Telekia speciosa grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include beds, borders and containers. It is native to Albania, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechia-Slovakia, Greece, Hungary, North Caucasus, Northwest European Russia, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania and Transcaucasus.
About
Telekia speciosa, also known as the heart-leaved oxeye or yellow oxeye, is a species of flowering plant within the family Asteraceae.
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About the genus
Telekia is a genus of flowering plant, of the family Asteraceae.SpeciesTelekia speciosa (Schreb.) Baumg. - Europe + southwest Asia from France and Great Britain to Caucasus Telekia speciosissima DC. 1836 conserved name, not (L.) Less. 1832 - Lombardy region of Italyformerly includedTelekia africana Hook.f. - Anisopappus chinensis subsp. africanus (Hook.f.) S.Ortiz & Paiva Telekia speciosissima (L.) Less.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Telekia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Telekia speciosa size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- perennial
- Habit
- Upright
- Foliage
- Green, triangular, doubly-serrate leaves
- Suggested uses
- Beds, borders, containers
- Native to
- Albania, Baltic States, Bulgaria, Central European Russia, Czechia-Slovakia, Greece, Hungary, North Caucasus, Northwest European Russia, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Transcaucasus
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Telekia speciosa
- Cultivation
- Prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun; benefits from regular watering during dry periods
- Pruning
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming; cut back after flowering to maintain shape
- Propagation
- Division, seed
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to common pests
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to common diseases
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Telekia speciosa?
Prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full sun; benefits from regular watering during dry periods.
Where is the best place to plant Telekia speciosa?
Telekia speciosa prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Telekia speciosa need?
Telekia speciosa grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist.
How do I prune Telekia speciosa?
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming; cut back after flowering to maintain shape.
Is Telekia speciosa hardy in the UK?
Telekia speciosa has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Telekia speciosa?
Division, seed.