Taraxacum pankhurstianum Plant Care

Taraxacum pankhurstianum A.J.Richards & Ferguson-Smyth

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Taraxacum pankhurstianum, also known as the St Kilda dandelion, is a species of dandelion that was identified as new in 2012 after being cultivated at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh from seeds collected two years previously on the island of Hirta, the largest island in the St Kilda archipelago, on the western edge of Scotland.

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Water

Every 3–5 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

50–80°F

Humidity

40–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Taraxacum pankhurstianum?

Plant Taraxacum pankhurstianum in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 12a) and water a young shrub every 3–5 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F (10–27°C).

What Is the Taraxacum pankhurstianum?

Taraxacum pankhurstianum (Taraxacum pankhurstianum) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Taraxacum genus.

Taraxacum pankhurstianum displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Taraxacum pankhurstianum produces bright yellow composite flowers.

Leaf size: approximately 6 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Taraxacum pankhurstianum?

Water a young or newly planted Taraxacum pankhurstianum every 3–5 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.

Watering Frequency

Every 3–5 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Taraxacum pankhurstianum Need?

Taraxacum pankhurstianum thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Taraxacum pankhurstianum Prefer?

Taraxacum pankhurstianum tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Taraxacum pankhurstianum prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Temperature

50–80°F

Humidity

40–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Taraxacum pankhurstianum?

Well-draining, loamy soil with good organic content. Good drainage is essential for Taraxacum pankhurstianum to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Where Should You Plant a Taraxacum pankhurstianum?

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, loamy soil with good organic content. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Taraxacum pankhurstianum is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

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.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Taraxacum pankhurstianum?

Taraxacum pankhurstianum can spread to about 1 ft (0.2 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Taraxacum pankhurstianum?

Prune Taraxacum pankhurstianum 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.

How Do You Care for a Taraxacum pankhurstianum in Winter?

Taraxacum pankhurstianum is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

How Do You Propagate a Taraxacum pankhurstianum?

Taraxacum pankhurstianum can be propagated through seeds. Similar propagation techniques also apply to taraxacum albiflorum plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Taraxacum pankhurstianum Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Taraxacum pankhurstianum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Taraxacum pankhurstianum?

Taraxacum pankhurstianum is susceptible to aphids, flea beetles, leafhoppers. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Taraxacum pankhurstianum Need?

Taraxacum pankhurstianum grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. In cooler regions, grow Taraxacum pankhurstianum as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 12a

Keep exploring plants

Taraxacum pankhurstianum is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Taraxacum genus — compare its care with other Taraxacum species on PlantoScan.

Taraxacum is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.

Taraxacum pankhurstianum thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

More Taraxacum Species

Other Taraxacum species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:

Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Taraxacum pankhurstianum A.J.Richards & Ferguson-Smyth, family Asteraceae (first published in New J. Bot. 2(1): 16 (2012)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Taraxacum pankhurstianum, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 12a, calculated from the plant's minimum temperature.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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