Doronicum
Leopard's bane
- Height × spread
- 0.25m – 0.75m × 0.3m – 0.9m
- Position
- Full sun
Availability
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About this plant
These are loved for their cheery daisy flowers that are in shades of yellow and which appear in spring or early summer. There are around 35 species in all but only a few of them are commonly found in gardens. They are found in Europe and South West Asia and even Siberia. They grow naturally in open places in wooded areas and are happiest in positions where there is some shade, especially at height of day. There are a number of compact forms available such as 'Little Leo' standing at around 25 cm in height. Taller forms can reach up to 75 cm in height.
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- No
- Shape
- Bell, Dome
- Height
- 0.25m – 0.75m
- Spread
- 0.3m – 0.9m
- Season of interest
- Spring, Summer
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Small scale garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun, likes part shade, tolerates light shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam (normal), Poor soil
- Soil pH
- All types
- Drainage
- Moisture retentive soil, Well drained soil, Dry soil
- Winter hardiness
- Varies, most are hardy
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Rabbit resistant, Bee attraction
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, some poisonous
AutumnNow
Autumn · Planting
Remove offsets to create new plants
Offsets are small plants or shoots that develop around the parent plant. They should have developed a root system of their own before they are detached. They can be planted directly, or grown in pots if so small they could be 'lost' in the garden.
Spring
Spring - late · Outdoors
Feed with slow release fertiliser
Apply a general purpose slow release fertiliser, spreading it around the root area of the plant as it is coming into growth. (Or apply a liquid feed at regular intervals throughout the growing season.)
This is a simple way to provide a nutrient boost as a single annual procedure.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water in dry periods
Established plants in the ground can cope with 7-10 days of dryness, and shrubs often manage 2 to 3 weeks. Water one section of the garden thoroughly each day rather than a little everywhere. Check plants in pots more often, especially in hot weather.
Planting & general
Outdoors
Water some varieties differently
Some plants within this genus have additional requirements for water. It is best to look up your specific plant, or the species it belongs to for watering guidance.
Found in
More Doronicum
Doronicum 'Little Leo'
Leopard's bane
Doronicum 'Miss Mason'
Leopard's bane
Doronicum columnae
Eastern Leopard's bane
Doronicum orientale
Oriental leopard's bane
Doronicum orientale 'Magnificum'
Oriental leopard's bane
Doronicum x excelsum 'Harpur Crewe'
Eminent leopard's bane