Doronicum or. 'Little Leo' - P9

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Doronicum caucasicum.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers * wintergreen

Growth habit
Compact.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Tasks
- Fertilise: In the period from March to April - Mulching: In the period from March to April - Watering: In the period from May to September - Pruning: In the period from February to March.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently, but thoroughly and penetratingly, the roots are encouraged to penetrate deeper into the soil. This helps the plant to survive periods of drought. - Faded inflorescences should be cut back. This measure promotes new growth.

Flower
Doronicum orientale 'Little Leo' forms semi-double, basket-shaped, golden-yellow flowers from April.

Use
Tub, solitary, group planting, rock garden, cottage garden, cutting, bee pasture