Doronicum × excelsum 'Harpur Crewe'
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
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
H5Botanical 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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