Overview
Tolpis staticifolia is a tufted annual biennial in the genus Tolpis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Tolpis staticifolia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, rock garden, bedding, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Tolpis staticifolia is a tufted annual or biennial plant in the Asteraceae family. It has deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. This cultivar grows well in fertile, well-drained soils of various types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, gravel and rock gardens, as well as flower borders and beds. It flowers in spring and summer and can be propagated by seed sown directly outside in spring or under glass in autumn.
About the genus
Tolpis is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Cichorieae within the family Asteraceae. It is native to Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East and Macaronesia. Many species are limited to the Canary Islands.SpeciesTolpis × grossii Talavera Tolpis azorica (Nutt.) P.Silva - Azores Tolpis barbata (L.) Gaertn.
Wikipedia contributors, "Tolpis", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Tolpis
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tolpis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Tolpis staticifolia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden, Bedding, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tolpis staticifolia
- Propagation
- Seed sown directly outside in spring in sandy or gritty soil in full sun to part shade, or under glass in the autumn
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails, aphids, mealybugs
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tolpis staticifolia?
Tolpis staticifolia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tolpis staticifolia need?
Tolpis staticifolia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tolpis staticifolia hardy in the UK?
Tolpis staticifolia has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Tolpis staticifolia?
Seed sown directly outside in spring in sandy or gritty soil in full sun to part shade, or under glass in the autumn.