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.
