Overview
Anthemis tinctoria 'Grallach Gold' is a plant with a clump-forming, matforming habit in the genus Cota, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Anthemis tinctoria 'Grallach Gold' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. 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, garden edging and ground cover.
About
Anthemis tinctoria 'Grallach Gold' is a cultivar of the genus Cota, belonging to the Asteraceae family. It is a clump-forming, matforming plant with deciduous to evergreen foliage. This cultivar thrives in full sun and is suitable for south-, west-, and east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. It prefers well-drained soils including chalk, loam, and sand, across acid, alkaline, and neutral pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is ideal for a variety of garden settings such as cottage and informal gardens, gravel and rock gardens, borders, slopes, and patios. Propagation can be achieved by seed, division, or basal cuttings.
About the genus
Cota is a genus of pygmy grasshoppers in the family Tetrigidae. There are five described species in Cota.
Wikipedia contributors, "Cota (insect)", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Cota (insect)
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cota
- 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
- H4
Plant details
Anthemis tinctoria 'Grallach Gold' size, habit and characteristics
- 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, Garden edging, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anthemis tinctoria 'Grallach Gold'
- 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 tinctoria 'Grallach Gold'?
Anthemis tinctoria 'Grallach Gold' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Anthemis tinctoria 'Grallach Gold' need?
Anthemis tinctoria 'Grallach Gold' 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 tinctoria 'Grallach Gold' hardy in the UK?
Anthemis tinctoria 'Grallach Gold' 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 tinctoria 'Grallach Gold'?
Seed, Division, Basal cuttings.