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Annual Biennial

Glebionis coronaria

crown daisy

An erect annual with pinnately divided leaves and yellow daisy-like flower-heads in spring and summer

Other common names
annual painted daisy
chrysanthemum greens
see moregarland chrysanthemum
shungiku
Sicilian chrysanthemum
Synonyms
Ismelia coronaria
Xanthophthalmum coronarium
see morePinardia coronaria
Chrysanthemum coronarium
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Yellow Green
Summer Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Glebionis are erect annuals with finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flower-heads in spring and summer

Name status

Correct

How to grow

Cultivation

Will grow in ordinary garden soil but it prefers a well-drained sandy soil in full sun.

Propagation

Propagate by seed sown in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Wildflower meadow
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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