Pilosella aurantiaca
Easy to grow with bright orange flowers in summer. The leaves are slightly hairy. The flowers attract bees.
Purpose: the rich orange flowers stimulate and encourage action.
Sensory appeal
| Sight | Bright orange flowers which attract bees to bring movement to the garden |
| Touch | Hairy leaves |
Quick facts
| Height | to 0.4m |
| Spread | 0.25m |
| Flower colour | Orange |
| Season of interest | Summer |
| Plant type | Herbaceous |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
How to grow
| Start from | From seed or plants |
| Light | Full sun |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Planting distance | 20-30cm apart |
Care and maintenance
| General | Cut off the flowers as they fade to prevent self-seeding. Fox and cubs can spread through the garden – pull up unwanted plants as they appear. |
