Rhodanthemum hosmariense
Moroccan daisy
A woody-based spreading perennial to 30cm in height, with silvery leaves divided into narrow segments, and solitary yellow-centred white daisies held just above the foliage
Synonyms
Chrysanthemopsis hosmarienseChrysanthemum maresii var. hosmariense
see moreLeucanthemopsis hosmariensis
Chrysanthemum hosmariense
Chrysanthemum maresii
Pyrethropsis hosmariense
Leucanthemum hosmariense
Pyrethropsis maresii var. hosmariense
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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
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White | Grey Silver | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | White | Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Rhodanthemum are prostrate, usually rhizomatous perennials or subshrubs, with 3-lobed leaves and showy, daisy-like flowerheads with white or yellow rays and yellow disk florets over a long period
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Morocco
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a very well-drained soil in full sun. Resents winter wet. Grow in a sunny rock garden, a raised bed or at the base of a warm, sunny wall
Propagation
Propagate by seed or softwood cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Wall side borders
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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