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Herbaceous Perennial

Doronicum × excelsum 'Harpur Crewe'
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leopard's bane 'Harpur Crewe'

'Harpur Crewe' is a rhizomatous perennial to 60cm with bright green, heart-shaped leaves and golden-yellow, daisy-like flowers up to 10cm across in spring

Synonyms
Doronicum plantagineum 'Excelsum'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Genus

Doronicum are rhizomatous or tuberous-rooted herbaceous perennials with heart-shaped basal leaves and bright yellow daisy-like flower-heads

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in moist but well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade

Propagation

Propagate by division in early autumn

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Coastal
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Garden edging
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning

Can deadhead to get a second flush of blooms

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to leaf and bud eelworm

Diseases

May be affected by a leaf spot, root rot and powdery mildews

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