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Chamaemelum nobile 'Treneague'

chamomile 'Treneague'

A deciduous, non-flowering perennial lawn camomile with rosettes of fine, bright green feathery foliage which forms a dense, strongly aromatic carpet

Synonyms
Anthemis nobilis 'Treneague'

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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

East–facing or South–facing or West–facing

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

Chamaemelum can be annuals or perennials, strongly aromatic, with finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flowerheads with white rays and yellow disk florets

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow on any light well-drained soil in full sun. Trim plants regularly to encourage compact, dense growth

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division for non-flowering cultivars

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Ground cover
Pruning

Trim regularly

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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