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Baccharis genistelloides

carqueja

A small shrub to around 60cm tall with erect, green, leafless but jointed and winged stems. Small white flowerheads are produced from late summer into autumn

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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
10–20 years
Ultimate spread
0.5–1 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Chalk
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green White
Autumn Green White
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

A genus of over 400 species of dioecious, deciduous or evergreen shrubs and herbaceous perennials native to North, Central and South America. Leaves are alternate or absent. Flower heads are borne in axillary panicles or corymbs

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Coastal
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Low Maintenance
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Pruning group 1 or pruning group 4, although will tolerate renovation pruning, but flowering would be delayed for a year ot two

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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