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Herbaceous Perennial

Celmisia semicordata

large mountain daisy

A perennial producing rosettes of leaves 30cm long covered in silky hairs, grey-green above and white below. The white daisy flowers, 8cm across, are carried singly on stems up to 50cm tall

Other common names
New Zealand daisy
Synonyms
Celmisia coriacea misapplied

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Grey Silver White
Summer White Yellow Grey Silver White
Autumn Grey Silver White
Winter Grey Silver White
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

North–facing or West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Celmisia are evergreen mat- or rosette-forming perennials and sub-shrubs. They often have silky, silvery foliage and bear daisy-like flowers which are usually white with yellow centres

Name status

Correct

Plant range
New Zealand (S.Island)

How to grow

Cultivation

Thrives in cool, moist climates. Prefers slightly acid, humus-rich soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame as soon as ripe, or divide in spring, or root individual rosettes in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Architectural
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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