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Arctanthemum arcticum (Arctic daisy)
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Arctanthemum arcticum
Other names
Arctic daisy, Northern chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum arcticum, Dendranthema arcticum, Leucanthemum arcticum, Chrysanthemum arcticum subsp. arcticum, Dendranthema arcticum subsp. arcticum
Genus
Arctanthemum Arctanthemum
Species
A. arcticum - A. arcticum is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with wedge-shaped leaves divided into three to five lobes or teeth and, from midsummer to early autumn, white or pale pink daisy-like flowerheads with yellow central discs.
Arctanthemum arcticum is: Deciduous
Fragrance
Leaves are aromatic and flowers are strongly fragrant.
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Clump-forming
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Summer; White, Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Capsid bug , Earwigs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf-mining sawflies Aphids , Capsid bug , Earwigs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf-mining sawflies
Diseases
In addition to these diseases, a virus may cause stunting and leaf markings. In wet weather fungal rots may occur.
Grey mould , Chrysanthemum white rust , Powdery mildew Grey mould , Chrysanthemum white rust , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Divide regularly to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Arctanthemum arcticum (Arctic daisy) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in fertile or moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates moderate drought.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Arctanthemum arcticum
Other names
Arctic daisy, Northern chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum arcticum, Dendranthema arcticum, Leucanthemum arcticum, Chrysanthemum arcticum subsp. arcticum, Dendranthema arcticum subsp. arcticum
Genus
Arctanthemum Arctanthemum
Species
A. arcticum - A. arcticum is a clump-forming, rhizomatous perennial with wedge-shaped leaves divided into three to five lobes or teeth and, from midsummer to early autumn, white or pale pink daisy-like flowerheads with yellow central discs.
Native to
Alaska
Foliage
Deciduous
Fragrance
Leaves are aromatic and flowers are strongly fragrant.
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
White, Pale-pink in Summer; White, Pale-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Capsid bug , Earwigs , Eelworms (leaf and bud) , Glasshouse red spider mite , Leaf-mining sawflies
Diseases
In addition to these diseases, a virus may cause stunting and leaf markings. In wet weather fungal rots may occur.
Specific diseases
Grey mould , Chrysanthemum white rust , Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation
Divide regularly to maintain vigour.
Propagation methods
Division, Seed, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Arctanthemum arcticum (Arctic daisy) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.6m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Flower Arranging, Garden edging, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation
Grow in fertile or moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates moderate drought.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
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, Zone 4
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