Celmisia gracilenta
common mountain daisy
A tufted, evergreen perennial to 8cm,with very narrow, spreading, dark green leaves often with silver or bronze shading, and with silky, white undersides. The flowers, inearly summer, are2cm across andhave long,white petals and small, pale yellow centres
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
AcidColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green White | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Yellow White | Green White | ||
Autumn | Green White | |||
Winter | Green White |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Celmisia are evergreen mat- or rosette-forming perennials and sub-shrubs. They often have silky, silvery foliage and bear daisy-like flowers which are usually white with yellow centres
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- New Zealand
How to grow
Cultivation
Thrives in cool, moist climates. Prefers slightly acid, humus-rich soil
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame as soon as ripe, or divide in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Cottage and informal garden
- Low Maintenance
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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