Overview
Asphodelus cerasiferus is a plant with a tufted habit in the genus Asphodelus, part of the Asphodelaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Asphodelus cerasiferus 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, prairie planting, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds.
About
Asphodelus cerasiferus is a tufted, deciduous cultivar of the Asphodelus genus, belonging to the Asphodelaceae family. It thrives in full sun and is suitable for south- or west-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered conditions. This cultivar prefers well-drained soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, prairie plantings, gravel gardens, Mediterranean climate settings, banks, slopes, and flower borders. Propagation is by seed sown in pots in a cold frame during spring or by division after flowering.
About the genus
Asphodelus is a genus of mainly perennial flowering plants in the asphodel family Asphodelaceae that was first described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. The genus was formerly included in the lily family (Liliaceae). The genus is native to temperate Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent, and some species have been introduced to, and are now naturalized in, other places such as New Zealand, Australia, Mexico and southwestern United States.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Asphodelus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Asphodelus cerasiferus size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Asphodelus cerasiferus
- Propagation
- Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring, Division after flowering
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Asphodelus cerasiferus?
Asphodelus cerasiferus prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Asphodelus cerasiferus need?
Asphodelus cerasiferus 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 Asphodelus cerasiferus hardy in the UK?
Asphodelus cerasiferus 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 Asphodelus cerasiferus?
Seed sown in pots in a cold frame in spring, Division after flowering.