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Annual Biennial
Glebionis segetum
corn marigold
An upright annual with slightly fleshy, pinnately lobed leaves and solitary, bright yellow, daisy-like flowerheads 5cm across, in summer
Other common names
big goldbigold
see moreboodle
buddle
cornflower
field marigold
gill gowan
golden cornflower
goldes
goldings
goldins
golds
Mary buds
marybuds
wild marigold
yellow boy
yellow cornflower
yellowby
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | ||||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- 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. Intolerant of lime
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Wildlife gardens
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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