Overview
Anthemis cretica is a clump forming,matforming annual biennial in the genus Anthemis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous,evergreen foliage. Anthemis cretica grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, rock garden, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and ground cover.
About
Anthemis cretica, the Cretian mat daisy or white mat chamomile, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It or its many subspecies can be found around the Mediterranean region, the Black Sea area, Poland, the Caucasus, and the Middle East as far as Iran. It is highly morphologically variable, and the namesake of a species complex. In the garden it prefers full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, rock garden, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and ground cover. It tolerates soil of any pH, well-drained conditions and south-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects. Plant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Anthemis
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Anthemis cretica size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial
- Habit
- Clump forming,Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous,Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anthemis cretica
- Propagation
- Seed,Division,Basal cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids,Slugs,Snails
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Anthemis cretica?
Anthemis cretica prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anthemis cretica need?
Anthemis cretica is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Anthemis cretica hardy in the UK?
Anthemis cretica has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Anthemis cretica?
Seed,Division,Basal cuttings.
