Rhodanthemum catananche

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Synonyms

Chrysanthemum catananche
Leucanthemum catananche
Pyrethropsis catananche

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A compact, evergreen perennial forming a low mound of finely cut, silvery-green foliage. In summer, it produces daisy-like flowerheads to 5cm across, with cream ray florets, each with a maroon stripe, surrounding a deep yellow disc floret. Grow on a sunny rock garden, alpine trough or raised bed

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H4
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Rhodanthemum are prostrate, usually rhizomatous perennials or subshrubs, with 3-lobed leaves and showy, daisy-like flowerheads with white or yellow rays and yellow disk florets over a long period
Name Status
Unresolved
Plant Range
Morocco

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun. Although hardy, plants resent excessive winter wet

Propagation

Propagate by seed in spring, or softwood cuttings in early summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Gravel garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden

Pruning

Deadhead where practical to prolong flowering; trim back in autumn to maintain a compact shape

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free