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Doronicum Little Leo 72 Plug Plants
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Product information
Doronicum enjoys a moist, humus rich, well drained soil in partial or dappled shade. In wet soils Doronicum caucasicum may suffer from root rot, particularly during the cold, winter months. Improve wet soils prior to planting by adding plenty of grit and well rotted organic matter. Product Specifications: Hardy Perennial. Position: Sun or semi shade. Height: 30cm (12in). Spread: 30cm (12in). Supplied as Doronicum caucasicum ‘Little Leo’ 72 plug plants. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).
- in Sunny areas
- Plant between Spring
- Flowering period - Summer
Features and benefits
Transform your garden with the vibrant blooms of Doronicum 'Little Leo'. This hardy perennial daisy dazzles with its profusion of sunny golden-yellow flowers, providing a burst of colour that's perfect for shaded borders. With heart-shaped foliage adding an attractive backdrop, 'Little Leo' stands out as a compact and tidy option in the world of Leopard's Bane. Beyond its visual charm, this delightful plant also serves as an excellent cut flower, adding a touch of natural elegance to your indoor arrangements. 'Little Leo' also acts as a welcoming haven for pollinating insects, encouraging wildlife to your garden. With a modest height and spread of 30cm, it's an ideal choice for containers or the front of beds and borders. Supplied as plug plants.
- A hardy perennial daisy that produces stunning golden flowers
- Great planted in the front of shaded borders due to its compact nature, these flowers will attract pollinating insects to the garden
- Heart shaped foliage makes a fabulous backdrop to the beautiful golden yellow flowers
- Little Leo' makes for an attractive and charming cut flower for the home
- Supplied as plug plants, for best performance pot on arrival and grow until established
- Compact and neat
- Expect a height and spread of 30cm
- Supplied as plug plants
Specifications
| Variety | Doronicum |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Doronicum |
| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Attracts pollinators | Attracts pollinators |
| Scented | Unscented |
| Flowering period | Summer |
| Planting period | Spring |
| Life span | Annual |
| Plant position | Sunny areas |
| Eventual growth height range | 0.1-0.5m |
| Eventual growth spread range | 0.1-0.5m |
| Planting distance | 200mm |
| Soil type | Any type of soil |
| Soil moisture | Moist & well drained |
| Maintenance required | Low |
| Plant hardiness type | Hardy |
| Hardiness | H4 - Hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5°C) |
| Product code | 5057554225026 |