Barkhausia bursifolia Plant Care

Barkhausia bursifolia (Lagoseris bursifolia) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Lagoseris genus. Barkhausia bursifolia is native to southern Europe, as well as being sparingly naturalized in California. Barkhausia bursifolia is also known as Hieracioides bursifolium, Lagoseris bursifolia, Barkhausia balbisiana.

Barkhausia bursifolia displays a low rosette, spreading growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1 ft. Barkhausia bursifolia produces small daisy-like flowers in shades of pink, purple, or white.

Leaf size: approximately 4 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Barkhausia bursifolia every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Barkhausia bursifolia thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Lagoseris bursifolia tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Barkhausia bursifolia prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy loam with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Barkhausia bursifolia to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Barkhausia bursifolia every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy loam with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Barkhausia bursifolia is suited to USDA Zone 8a – 10b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Barkhausia bursifolia can spread to about 1 ft (0.3 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.3 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Barkhausia bursifolia while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Barkhausia bursifolia is hardy down to USDA zone 8a, so once established it can stay outdoors through winter in that zone and warmer ones.

Water deeply in late autumn before the ground freezes, and spread a 5–8 cm (2–3 in) layer of mulch over the root zone, keeping it away from the trunk.

Young and container-grown shrubs need extra protection: roots in a pot freeze much more easily than roots in the ground.

Barkhausia bursifolia can be propagated through seeds, division of root clumps.

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Barkhausia bursifolia is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, whiteflies. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Barkhausia bursifolia grows outdoors in USDA Zone 8a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 8a. Barkhausia bursifolia is native to southern Europe, as well as being sparingly naturalized in California.