About
A woody-based perennial, with rosettes of elliptic, hairy dark green leaves with deeply impressed veins and paler undersides. Lemon yellow flowers with golden yellow centres are produced in early to mid 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
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Rock garden
Native toW Mediterranean, Canary Isl.
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Provide winter protection in areas prone to frost, or grow in containers and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 13-16°C in early spring, or by division, separating rooted offsets in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs and snails
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free