Dandelion (Taraxacum delanghei)
Care, watering, light and tips for Dandelion on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Dandelion
Taraxacum delanghei, known as Delangh's Dandelion, is a robust perennial dandelion endemic to specific regions of Europe. It is characterized by its lobed basal leaves and distinctive bright yellow flowers clustered in solitary capitula. This plant is ideal for naturalistic gardens, meadows, or as ground cover in sunny areas, adding a wild and cheerful touch.
Native range
Belgium (West Flanders region)
Care tips
It prefers full sun to light partial shade for optimal flowering. Watering should be moderate, allowing the substrate to dry out slightly between waterings, although it toler tolerates periods of drought once established. It adapts well to a wide range of soils, as long as they are well-drained, preferably with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. A common mistake is to aggressively try to remove it as a weed, thus losing its ornamental and ecological value.
How to save a dying Dandelion
- Warning signs
- Wilting, yellowing, or spotted leaves, and flowers that don't open or drop.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. If very dry, water deeply. If waterlogged, aerate soil and reduce watering.
- What kills it
- Excessive moisture or compacted soil preventing deep root development. Also, complete lack of sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, it's a very resilient plant. With watering and soil adjustments, it usually recovers.