Botanical name
Doronicum ‘Little Leo’
Other names
Leopard’s bane ‘Little Leo’, Doronicum orientale ‘Little Leo’, Doronicum caucasicum ‘Little Leo’
Genus
Doronicum
Variety or Cultivar
‘Little Leo’ _ ‘Little Leo’ is an herbaceous perennial with heart-shaped leaves and golden, daisy-like flowers in spring.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming
COLOUR
Flower
Yellow in Spring
Foliage
Bright-green in Spring; Bright-green in Summer
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Leaf and bud eelworms , Slugs
Specific diseases
Foot and root rot , Leaf spot , Powdery mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Seed
WHERE TO GROW
Doronicum ‘Little Leo’ (Leopard’s bane ‘Little Leo’) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.3m 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. Avoid alkaline soils.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade
Aspect
North, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
