Description

Anthemis rudolphiana description

A lovely shade of yellow, daisy-like flowers held high in the summer.

How easy is it to grow:
This is is good for the front of a border, alpine bed, rockery, by a patio or in a tub and it is very easy in a reasonably drained soil.

The feathery foliage is also an attractive silver colour. (In the picture you can just see the silver foliage at the bottom left – the green leaves are from its neighbour, a Geranium!)

Also known as Anthemis marschalliana or Anthemis biebersteiniana

Common name: Dwarf Silverleaf Marguerite

The best position in the garden:

Is it useful as a ground cover plant?

Yes, it will fill a small spot.

What type of soil:

Any reasonable soil, also tolerates chalky soil.

How much moisture:

Normal.

Hardiness and, or, lifespan:

Hardy.

Care and maintenance:

When newly planted always keep it watered until the roots have grown down and it is able to find its own moisture.
Trim off old flower stems.

Size of plant:

Height 30 cm.
Spread 30 cm.

Planting density – to calculate how many plants are required in a planting scheme:

Allow 10 plants per square metre.

Buy alpines, herbs, wildflowers, perennials and ornamental grasses.