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Pilosella aurantiaca (Orange hawkweed)
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Pilosella aurantiaca
Other names
Orange hawkweed, Devil's paintbrush, Fox and cubs, Hieracium aurantiacum, Hieracium brunneocroceum, Flora's paintbrush, Grim-the-collier, Missionary weed, Golden mouse ear
Genus
Pilosella Pilosella
Species
P. aurantiaca - P. aurantiaca is a spreading, deciduous perennial with basal rosettes of elliptic to lance-shaped, blue-green leaves and tall, black-hairy stems bearing dense clusters of orange, daisy-like flowers in summer.
Pilosella aurantiaca is: Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Erect flower stem, Compact
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Pot up sprouting plantlets, Seed
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Where to grow
Pilosella aurantiaca (Orange hawkweed) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, dry or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, 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
Pilosella aurantiaca
Other names
Orange hawkweed, Devil's paintbrush, Fox and cubs, Hieracium aurantiacum, Hieracium brunneocroceum, Flora's paintbrush, Grim-the-collier, Missionary weed, Golden mouse ear
Genus
Pilosella Pilosella
Species
P. aurantiaca - P. aurantiaca is a spreading, deciduous perennial with basal rosettes of elliptic to lance-shaped, blue-green leaves and tall, black-hairy stems bearing dense clusters of orange, daisy-like flowers in summer.
Native to
Central Europe, Southern Europe
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Spreading, Erect flower stem, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green in Summer; Blue-green in Autumn
General care
Pruning
Cut back in late autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Pot up sprouting plantlets, Seed
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Where to grow
Pilosella aurantiaca (Orange hawkweed) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders
Cultivation
Plant in poor to moderately fertile, dry or well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, 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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