Hieracium sabaudum subsp. virgultorum
A hardy perennial with an upright habit, reaching heights of 50cm to 1.2m and spreading up to 60cm. Emerging from a basal rosette of semi-evergreen leaves, long stalks produce yellow, daisy-like flowers that bloom in late summer
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- Yes
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Hieracium are perennials, usually with a basal rosette of entire or toothed leaves and open panicles of dandelion-like, yellow flowerheads in summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Europe to Caucasus
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in moderately fertile well drained soil. See Creating wildflower meadows for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
- Wildlife gardens
- Low Maintenance
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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