Beesia calthifolia
marigold-leaved beesia
- 9cm pot
- £14.99
- available to order from late spring
- 3 × 9cm pots
- £32.00 £44.97
- available to order from late spring
Delivery options
- Standard £5.95
- Position: partial to full shade
- Soil: humus-rich, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to July
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Ideal for adding leafy ground cover to dry, shady areas, this disease-resistant creeping perennial is primarily grown for its heart-shaped foliage, which is attractively laced with a network of pale green veins. It makes an ideal companion for ferns and other woodlanders, and the small, starburst-like flowers that rise above the foliage in summer offer further interest. The pod-like seedheads, which often appear in autumn after the flowers have faded, are also attractive. - Garden care: Apply a generous mulch around the base of the plant in spring or autumn, and divide over-large clumps in spring.