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Anthemis punctata subsp cupaniana (Sicilian chamomile)
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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
Anthemis punctata subsp cupaniana
Other names
Sicilian chamomile, Anthemis cupaniana
Genus
Anthemis Anthemis
Species
A. punctata subsp cupaniana - A. punctata subsp cupaniana is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with silver-grey leaves that turn dull grey-green in winter. In summer, it bears long lasting daisy-like white flowers with yellow eyes.
Anthemis punctata subsp cupaniana is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Erect flower stem
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow, White in Summer; Yellow, White in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey in Spring; Silvery-grey in Summer; Silvery-grey in Autumn; Grey-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
After the first flush of flowering, clip over the plant to keep them dense and tidy and to encourage another crop of flowers. Cut back hard after flowering to encourage growth that will overwinter.
Propagation methods
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Anthemis punctata subsp cupaniana (Sicilian chamomile) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Mediterranean, Containers, Rock, Garden edging
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, 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), Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
Choose other plants that like a sunny well-drained position and are grey-green leaved.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Anthemis punctata subsp cupaniana
Other names
Sicilian chamomile, Anthemis cupaniana
Genus
Anthemis Anthemis
Species
A. punctata subsp cupaniana - A. punctata subsp cupaniana is a mat-forming, evergreen perennial with silver-grey leaves that turn dull grey-green in winter. In summer, it bears long lasting daisy-like white flowers with yellow eyes.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Erect flower stem
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow, White in Summer; Yellow, White in Autumn
Foliage
Silvery-grey in Spring; Silvery-grey in Summer; Silvery-grey in Autumn; Grey-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
After the first flush of flowering, clip over the plant to keep them dense and tidy and to encourage another crop of flowers. Cut back hard after flowering to encourage growth that will overwinter.
Propagation methods
Division, Basal cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Anthemis punctata subsp cupaniana (Sicilian chamomile) will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.9m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Mediterranean, Containers, Rock, Garden edging
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in sun. Drought tolerant once established.
Soil type
Chalky, 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), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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COMPANION PLANTS
Choose other plants that like a sunny well-drained position and are grey-green leaved.
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
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