An upright, clump-forming perennial to 80cm high, with branching stems and ovate to lance-shaped green leaves. Large, daisy-like flowers are produced at the tips of wiry stems from late summer to autumn, with dome-shaped dark brown central discs surrounded by coppery reddish-brown petals that are strongly reflexed
0.5-1 metres
0.5-1 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow in full sun in fertile, moisture-retentive, humus-rich soil. Keep well watered in summer dry spells. Divide every two to three years to maintain vigour
Propagate by seed or by basal softwood cuttings in spring, or by division in spring or late autumn
No pruning required, but chopping or pinching out a section of plants in late spring can result in bushier growth that flowers slightly later, hiding leggy stems. Deadheading will also prolong flowering
May be susceptible to stem and bulb eelworm, tortrix moth, slugs and snails
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, leaf spot, verticillium wilt and virus diseases