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    DORONICUM
    DORONICUM orientale
    DORONICUM orientale
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    DORONICUM orientale

    Commonly known as Leopard's bane

    Bright yellow daisy flowers, excellent for cutting
     
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    • Good to know
      Attractive to insects. Good for cutting.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Leaf spot, root rot.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern Europe. Caucasus, Turkey, Lebanon.
    • Yellow
    • Border
      Suits a mixed or herbaceous border
    • Fully hardy
    • Height
      To 60cm (24in)
    • Spread
      90cm (36in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Slowly spreading rhizomatous perennial with elliptic, gently scalloped basal leaves 6-10cm (2½-4in) long. Produces solitary flowers 2.5-5cm (1-2in) across
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Susceptible to root rot in wet areas.
    • Partial shade
    • Bee friendly
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      to 60cm (24in)
      		 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        90cm (36in)
      		  
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