Leopard'S-Bane 'Little Leo'
Leopard'S-Bane 'Little Leo'
Doronicum orientale ‘Little Leo’
Doronicum orientale ‘Little Leo’
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- Early spring bloomer with bright yellow flowers.
- Compact and low-growing, ideal for borders and pots.
- Perfect for rock gardens and wall gardens thanks to its compact growth habit.
- Attractive to bees and butterflies and promotes biodiversity.
- A low-maintenance perennial that comes back year after year.
Doronicum orientale ‘Little Leo’ Leopard'S-Bane 'Little Leo' is a charming perennial with a compact, clumping habit and yellow daisy-like flowers that brighten spring beds. Its robust foliage forms a neat structure, creating a natural focal point in any planting scheme.
This perennial grows to a modest size, with sturdy stems and evergreen-looking leaves that resist wind and light frost. It features an early spring bloom and prefers humus-rich soils in partial shade, bringing gentle color after winter.
Ideal for shaded borders and woodland gardens, it naturalizes well over time. The plant is pollinator-friendly and adds seasonal brightness to low-maintenance, cool-soil landscapes.
Care and Watering
Keep Doronicum orientale 'Little Leo' in cool, rich, well-drained soil. Water evenly during growth; avoid drought or waterlogging. Mulch to retain moisture and protect roots.
Maintenance
Deadhead after flowering and divide clumps every 3–4 years. Remove yellowing leaves and feed lightly in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Location and Tips
Plant in part shade to full sun in cooler regions; prefers moist, fertile soil. Space plants, mulch, and monitor slugs. Tip: water in the morning for best uptake.
Doronicum orientale 'Little Leo' brings with its yellow flowers a cheerful spring accent to borders and rock gardens. The compact, bushy growth quickly produces a dense sea of blooms that adds color and structure to every spring bed. As an early eye-catcher, Little Leo pairs beautifully with purple, blue, and white-flowering plants for a playful, natural effect.
| Flowering months | |
|---|---|
| Density per m2 | 9 to 12 |
| Standing | Part shade, Full sun |
| Properties | Winter hardy., Cut flower., Deciduous. |
| Flower color | Yellow |
| Leaf color | Green |
Delivery costs
| BE € 4,95 | NL € 5,95 |
| DE € 6,95 | FR € 9,95 |
| AT € 14,95 | DK € 16,95 |
| IT € 16,95 | ES € 19,95 |
| SK € 19,95 | CZ € 19,95 |
| SE € 20,95 | IE € 20,95 |
| LU € 20,95 |
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