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Herbaceous Perennial

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

Synonyms
Hieracium virgultorum
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical 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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