plantain-leaved sun rose
Also known as: truffle sun rose
A woody-based perennial, with rosettes of elliptic, hairy dark green leaves with deeply impressed veins and paler undersides. Lemon yellow flowers with golden yellow centres are produced in early to mid summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- plantain-leaved sun rose (Tuberaria lignosa)
- Genus
- Tuberaria
- Family
- Cistaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
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- Height
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- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of plantain-leaved sun rose
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of plantain-leaved sun rose
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plantain-leaved sun rose care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 13-16°C in early spring, or by division, separating rooted offsets in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any well-drained soil in full sun. Provide winter protection in areas prone to frost, or grow in containers and overwinter in a greenhouse or conservatory
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails
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