Beesia calthifolia
marigold-leaved beesia
An evergreen herbaceous perennial producing a mound of dark green, glossy, heart-shaped leaves flushed with purple and marbled with light green veins. Upright, wiry stems carry small, white, star-shaped flowers in late spring and early summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Green Purple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green Purple | ||
| Autumn | Green Purple | |||
| Winter | Green Purple |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Ranunculaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Beesia are creeping, rhizomatous perennials with shiny, triangular to heart-shaped leaves and sprays of small, white flowers on upright stems in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- China, Myanmar
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil in semi-shade
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally problem free
Diseases
Generally problem free
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