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Annual Biennial

Crepis rubra

red-flowered hawk's beard

An annual to 30cm, forming a rosette of narrow, toothed leaves, with deep pink, usually solitary flower-heads 2.5cm across summer

Other common names
pink dandelion
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Crepis can be annuals or perennials, with simple or pinnately lobed leaves and dandelion-like flower-heads that may be solitary or on open, branched stems

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in any well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown as soon as ripe

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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