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Doronicum pardalianches (Crayfish)
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1.2m
Max height
Max height
1m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Doronicum pardalianches
Other names
Crayfish, Crayfish leopard's bane, Great leopard's bane, Doronicum cordatum
Genus
Doronicum Doronicum
Species
D. pardalianches - D. pardalianches is a spreading, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with ovate to elliptic, sparsely toothed, dark green leaves and upright, branching stems bearing golden-yellow flower heads from late spring into summer.
Doronicum pardalianches is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Spreading
Flower
Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs
Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back leave after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Doronicum pardalianches (Crayfish) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, moist, free-draining soil in partial shade. Leaves die back after flowering. Site carefully as may become invasive. Tolerates sun if protected from strong afternoon sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Doronicum pardalianches
Other names
Crayfish, Crayfish leopard's bane, Great leopard's bane, Doronicum cordatum
Genus
Doronicum Doronicum
Species
D. pardalianches - D. pardalianches is a spreading, rhizomatous, deciduous perennial with ovate to elliptic, sparsely toothed, dark green leaves and upright, branching stems bearing golden-yellow flower heads from late spring into summer.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect flower stem, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly. Cut back leave after they have completely died down.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Doronicum pardalianches (Crayfish) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting
Cultivation
Plant in humus-rich, moist, free-draining soil in partial shade. Leaves die back after flowering. Site carefully as may become invasive. Tolerates sun if protected from strong afternoon sun.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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