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Celmisia semicordata (Large mountain daisy )
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Celmisia semicordata
Other names
Large mountain daisy , New Zealand daisy , Celmisia coriacea misapplied, Silvery cotton plant
Genus
Celmisia Celmisia
Species
C. semicordata - C. semicordata is a rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with sword- to lance-shaped, leathery, silky-hairy, grey-green leaves, white beneath, and, in summer, erect stems bearing white, daisy-like, flower heads with yellow central discs.
Celmisia semicordata is: Evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to encourage further flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Pot up sprouting plantlets, Seed
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Where to grow
Celmisia semicordata (Large mountain daisy ) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Rock, Underplanting, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, slightly acid, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Provide shade from hot sun & spray regularly in dry areas. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould, and sharp sand.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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
Celmisia semicordata
Other names
Large mountain daisy , New Zealand daisy , Celmisia coriacea misapplied, Silvery cotton plant
Genus
Celmisia Celmisia
Species
C. semicordata - C. semicordata is a rosette-forming, evergreen perennial with sword- to lance-shaped, leathery, silky-hairy, grey-green leaves, white beneath, and, in summer, erect stems bearing white, daisy-like, flower heads with yellow central discs.
Native to
New Zealand
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Erect flower stem, Rosette
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids , Glasshouse red spider mite
General care
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to encourage further flowering.
Propagation methods
Division, Pot up sprouting plantlets, Seed
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Where to grow
Celmisia semicordata (Large mountain daisy ) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Beds and borders, City, Containers, Rock, Underplanting, Wallside and trellises
Cultivation
Grow in humus-rich, slightly acid, moist but well-drained soil in sun or partial shade. Provide shade from hot sun & spray regularly in dry areas. Alternatively, grow in an alpine house in equal parts loam, leaf mould, and sharp sand.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, 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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