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Herbaceous PerennialHerbs - Culinary
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Chamaemelum can be annuals or perennials, strongly aromatic, with finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flowerheads with white rays and yellow disk florets
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow on any light well-drained soil in full sun. Trim plants regularly to encourage compact, dense growth
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division for non-flowering cultivars
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Ground cover
Pruning
Trim regularly
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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