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
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- 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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