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Alpine RockeryShrubs
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Grey Silver | |||
| Autumn | Grey Silver | |||
| Winter | Grey Silver |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Tanacetum can be annuals, evergreen or herbaceous perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple or pinnately divided leaves and solitary or clustered, terminal, daisy-like or button-like flower-heads
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Turkey
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant into well-drained soil, or compost in full sun. Dislikes winter wet, so a wall, scree garden, rock garden or trough is ideal. Thrives in soils low in nutrients
Propagation
Propagate by seed in late winter to early spring at 10-13°C, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, chrysanthemum eelworm, and leaf miners
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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