Overview
Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise' is a bushy, spreading branched, matforming, clump forming perennial in the genus Cota, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.8 m tall. Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include borders, cut flowers and cottage gardens. It is native to Europe, Sweden, Baltic States, Austria, Norway, Romania, Transcaucasus and Luxembourg.
About
Cota tinctoria, the golden marguerite, yellow chamomile, or oxeye chamomile, is a species of perennial flowering plant in the sunflower family. Other common names include dyer's chamomile, Boston daisy, and Paris daisy.
Wikipedia contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0 — Cota tinctoria
About the genus
Cota is a genus of pygmy grasshoppers in the family Tetrigidae. There are five described species in Cota.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Cota
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- Sunny
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Spreading branched, Matforming, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.8 m
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Cut flowers, Cottage gardens
- Native to
- Europe, Sweden, Baltic States, Austria, Norway, Romania, Transcaucasus, Luxembourg
- Fragrance
- Mild, chamomile-like
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise'
- Cultivation
- Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; deadhead to prolong flowering
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Powdery mildews
Frequently asked questions
How do I grow Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise'?
Prefers well-drained soil; drought tolerant once established; deadhead to prolong flowering.
Where is the best place to plant Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise'?
Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise' need?
Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise'?
Cut back after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushiness.
How big does Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise' grow?
Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise' reaches a height of 0.8 m.
Is Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise' hardy in the UK?
Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Anthemis tinctoria 'Sauce Hollandaise'?
Seed, Division.