Pink Dandelion (Taraxacum pseudoroseum)

1 well-established plant in a 9cm pot, sent in plastic-free packaging. A fascinating, non-invasive perennial, prized for its pastel-pink and yellow bi coloured blooms and highly nutritious, versatile edible growth.

Perennial | 15/30cm tall | Full sun to partial shade | Edible leaves, flowers, and roots | Early nectar source 

Taraxacum pseudoroseum is a rare botanical curiosity originating from the mountainous regions of Central Asia. While closely related to the common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), it is a distinct, well-behaved species that forms a neat, clump-forming basal rosette without the aggressively invasive tendencies of its European cousin. It produces striking, bicoloured flowers from April onwards, featuring pale pink outer petals surrounding a golden-yellow centre. In the kitchen, it is entirely edible and shares the same nutritional profile as the common dandelion. The young, deeply toothed leaves contain sesquiterpene lactones, giving them a sharp, bitter flavour. The distinctive pink flowers make a beautiful, sweet-tasting garnish, while the deep taproot is rich in the prebiotic fibre inulin and can be harvested, roasted, and ground into a robust, caffeine-free coffee substitute.

Taraxacum species are recognised by entomologists as some of the most critical early-season forage plants available. Because T. pseudoroseum blooms early in the spring, the open, composite flowers provide an easily accessible and highly concentrated source of nectar and pollen for emerging solitary bees, hungry bumblebee queens, and hoverflies when very few other floral resources are available. Below ground, the plant develops a deep taproot, helping to break up compacted, heavy soils while drawing up moisture and essential minerals from deep within the subsoil.

This Central Asian perennial is exceptionally resilient and low-maintenance. It is fully hardy across the UK and will comfortably survive extreme winter freezing. It thrives in almost any soil type, from heavy clay to poor, rocky ground, and is highly drought-tolerant once established. While it reproduces via wind-dispersed seeds attached to a fluffy pappus like the common dandelion, its less vigorous, clump-forming habit makes it far easier to manage. To enjoy its unique blooms and culinary benefits while keeping the garden tidy, simply deadhead the flowers once their pink petals begin to fade.

Delivery Information

All plants are carefully packed and sent in plastic-free packaging to protect both the plant and the environment. Plants are dispatched promptly so they arrive fresh, healthy, and ready to plant.

We ship orders using a tracked 24-hour delivery service, helping to minimise time in transit and reduce stress on the plant. Orders are packed by hand at the nursery, and we aim to dispatch early in the week to avoid delays over weekends.

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