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Ajania pacifica (Pacific chrysanthemum)
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2 hours care
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per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Ajania pacifica
Other names
Pacific chrysanthemum, Pacific daisy, Chrysanthemum pacificum, Dendranthema pacificum, Gold-and-silver chrysanthemum, Silver and gold chrysanthemum
Genus
Ajania Ajania
Species
A. pacifica - A. pacifica is a low, mound-forming sub-shrub or perennial with lobed, silky-white, silver-margined, mid-green leaves and branched corymbs of small yellow flowers in autumn.
Ajania pacifica is: Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
Flower
Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green, Silvery-grey in Summer; Silvery-grey, Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pinch back tall stems to promote low, bushy growth.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Runners, Seed
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Where to grow
Ajania pacifica (Pacific chrysanthemum) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Prefers poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate partial shade. Will not tolerate wet soil in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Ajania pacifica
Other names
Pacific chrysanthemum, Pacific daisy, Chrysanthemum pacificum, Dendranthema pacificum, Gold-and-silver chrysanthemum, Silver and gold chrysanthemum
Genus
Ajania Ajania
Species
A. pacifica - A. pacifica is a low, mound-forming sub-shrub or perennial with lobed, silky-white, silver-margined, mid-green leaves and branched corymbs of small yellow flowers in autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey, Blue-green in Spring; Blue-green, Silvery-grey in Summer; Silvery-grey, Blue-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Diseases
Generally disease free.
General care
Pruning
Pinch back tall stems to promote low, bushy growth.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Runners, Seed
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Where to grow
Ajania pacifica (Pacific chrysanthemum) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Ground Cover, Rock
Cultivation
Prefers poor, well-drained soil in full sun. Will tolerate partial shade. Will not tolerate wet soil in winter.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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