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Herbaceous Perennial

Leontodon rigens

rigid hawkbit

A perennial to about 40cm with a fleshy rootstock and a basal rosette of bright green, rather thick leaves with toothed edges. From mid-summer to early autumn produces large heads of bright yellow, dandelion-like flowers

Synonyms
Leontodon rigens 'Girandole'
Microseris ringens hort. 'Girandole'
see moreMicroseris ringens hort.
Microderis rigens
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Leontodon are herbaceous perennials with a basal rosette of entire or pinnately lobed leaves, and simple or branched stems bearing yellow flowerheads in summer or autumn

Name status

Correct

Plant range
Azores

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in well-drained, preferably sandy soil, in full sun or light shade

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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