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Anthemis sancti-johannis (St. John's chamomile )
3 hours care
per year
per year
1m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Anthemis sancti-johannis
Other names
St. John's chamomile , Orange marguerite
Genus
Anthemis Anthemis
Species
A. sancti-johannis - A. sancti-johannis is a bushy, clump-forming, short-lived perennial with finely-divided, grey, hairy, white-tipped leaves and bright orange to yellow-orange flowers throughout summer.
Anthemis sancti-johannis is: Semi evergreen
Fragrance
The foliage has a nice scent
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming
Flower
Orange, Yellow-orange in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Slugs , Snails Aphids , Slugs , Snails
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
If desired, pinch back before flowering to encourage a bushier habit. Cut back hard after flowering to encourage strong, overwintering basal growth.
Propagation
May hybridize with Anthemis tinctoria if planted close together.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Anthemis sancti-johannis (St. John's chamomile ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil in full sun. Relatively drought tolerant once established. Often short-lived. Resents winter wet. Add grit to clay soils before planting.
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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Anthemis sancti-johannis
Other names
St. John's chamomile , Orange marguerite
Genus
Anthemis Anthemis
Species
A. sancti-johannis - A. sancti-johannis is a bushy, clump-forming, short-lived perennial with finely-divided, grey, hairy, white-tipped leaves and bright orange to yellow-orange flowers throughout summer.
Native to
Bulgaria
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Fragrance
The foliage has a nice scent
Habit
Bushy, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Orange, Yellow-orange in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
If desired, pinch back before flowering to encourage a bushier habit. Cut back hard after flowering to encourage strong, overwintering basal growth.
Propagation
May hybridize with Anthemis tinctoria if planted close together.
Propagation methods
Basal cuttings, Division, Seed
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Where to grow
Anthemis sancti-johannis (St. John's chamomile ) will reach a height of 1m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Containers
Cultivation
Plant in moderately fertile, well-drained, sandy or gravelly soil in full sun. Relatively drought tolerant once established. Often short-lived. Resents winter wet. Add grit to clay soils before planting.
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)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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