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Annual Biennial

Glebionis segetum
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corn marigold

An upright annual with slightly fleshy, pinnately lobed leaves and solitary, bright yellow, daisy-like flowerheads 5cm across, in summer

Other common names
big gold
bigold
see moreboodle
buddle
cornflower
field marigold
gill gowan
golden cornflower
goldes
goldings
goldins
golds
Mary buds
marybuds
wild marigold
yellow boy
yellow cornflower
yellowby
Synonyms
Xanthophthalmum segetum
Chrysanthemum welwitschii
see moreChrysanthemum segetum
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or East–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
Yes
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Glebionis are erect annuals with finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flower-heads in spring and summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Will grow in ordinary garden soil but it prefers a well-drained sandy soil in full sun. Intolerant of lime

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Wildflower meadow
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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