Overview

Anthemis cupaniana is a plant with a clump-forming, matforming habit in the genus Anthemis, part of the Asteraceae family, with finely divided, aromatic foliage. Anthemis cupaniana grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, mediterranean climate plants, banks and slopes, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.

About

Anthemis cupaniana, called the Sicilian chamomile, is a species of flowering plant in the genus Anthemis, native to Sicily, and introduced to France, Great Britain, Ireland, and the Chatham Islands. It may have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit as Anthemis punctata subsp.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Anthemis

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
South-facing, West-facing
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness
H4

Plant details

Anthemis cupaniana size, habit and characteristics

Habit
Clump-forming, Matforming
Foliage
Finely divided, aromatic
Suggested uses
Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Banks and slopes, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Anthemis cupaniana

Propagation
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings
Pest resistance
Slugs, Snails, Aphids
Disease resistance
Powdery mildews

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to plant Anthemis cupaniana?

Anthemis cupaniana prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Anthemis cupaniana need?

Anthemis cupaniana grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Anthemis cupaniana hardy in the UK?

Anthemis cupaniana has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.

How do I propagate Anthemis cupaniana?

Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.

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