About
Found in a few scattered coastal locations, this native annual has leafy stems up to 30cm long, upright or sprawling, developing from a basal rosette. Striking, bowl-shaped, yellow flowers, with a variable red-brown blotch at the base of each petal, develop in late spring and early summer.
About the genus
A genus of around 12 species of annual and perennial flowering plants, native to southern and western Europe and found in dry, stony areas in coastal locations. The dark green leaves form rosettes and yellow, five-petalled flowers with dark red blotches appear in summer
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationNaturally found on dry, sparsely covered ground near the sea. Needs well-drained, acid to neutral soil in a sunny spot
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free