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yellow ox eye

Telekia speciosa

Fragrant

Genus: Telekia
Family: Asteraceae
Common Names: heart-leaved ox eye, ox eye daisy

About this plant

T. speciosa is a tall, herbaceous perennial to 2m with broadly oval to heart-shaped, aromatic leaves. Branched sprays of shaggy, yellow, daisy-like flowers are produced in late summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moist, not too fertile soil in partial shade with shelter from strong wind

Pruning

Cut flowering stems down once the flowers have faded

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers as soon as ripe, or by division in spring

Pests

Young leaves may be damaged by slugs

Diseases

Generally problem free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverBanks Slopes

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1.5-2.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years