Overview
Anthemis punctata is a clump forming,matforming annual biennial in the genus Anthemis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous,evergreen foliage. Anthemis punctata 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 punctata is a species of flowering plant in the genus Anthemis, native to Algeria and Tunisia. The Royal Horticultural Society has given the Award of Garden Merit to a plant native to Sicily it calls Anthemis punctata subsp. cupaniana. Grow it in full sun and most soil types. In UK gardens it is very hardy across most of the UK (RHS H6). It works well for 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 punctata 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 punctata
- 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 punctata?
Anthemis punctata prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anthemis punctata need?
Anthemis punctata 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 punctata hardy in the UK?
Anthemis punctata 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 punctata?
Seed,Division,Basal cuttings.
