Overview

Carduncellus pinnatus var. acaulis is a plant with a columnar upright habit in the genus Carduncellus, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Carduncellus pinnatus var. acaulis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, architectural, cut flowers and flower borders and beds. It is native to Arabian Peninsula, Southwestern Europe, Northeast Tropical Africa, Southeastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia and Macaronesia.

About

Carduncellus pinnatus var. acaulis is a columnar upright member of the Asteraceae with deciduous foliage. It flowers from July to September and favours full sun on well-drained, neutral loam. Place it on a south-facing, sheltered site where its H5 rating will perform as a hardy plant in many UK gardens. The species originates from regions including the Arabian Peninsula, northern Africa and parts of Europe and western Asia.

About the genus

Carduncellus is a genus of flowering plants in the tribe Cardueae within the family Asteraceae. They are native to the western Mediterranean and surrounding regions.

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In the garden

Carduncellus pinnatus var. acaulis is a columnar upright species in the daisy family (Asteraceae) native to a broad Mediterranean-to-Arabian range, including the Arabian Peninsula, Macaronesia, northern Africa, southern and southeastern Europe and western Asia. Its growth habit and flowering period make it a distinct late-summer presence in suitable positions. Flowering runs from July to September. Plant in full sun on a neutral loam that drains freely; avoid heavy, waterlogged soils. A south-facing, sheltered aspect is recommended to reduce exposure to cold winds and to make best use of the plant's H5 hardiness rating (hardy) in UK situations. The foliage is deciduous, so expect seasonal die-back outside the flowering months. In the garden it suits cottage and informal borders, wildlife schemes and situations where architectural form is wanted. Use it in flower borders and beds where tall, upright stems can be displayed or cut: the variety has a recognised use for cut flowers. Locate it where summer blooms can be seen and harvested, and pair with other late-summer perennials that prefer the same well-drained loam and sunny, sheltered aspect.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Carduncellus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Carduncellus pinnatus var. acaulis size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Columnar upright

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Architectural, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds

Native to

Arabian Peninsula, Southwestern Europe, Northeast Tropical Africa, Southeastern Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia, Macaronesia

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Carduncellus pinnatus var. acaulis

Propagation

Seed sown in pots in a cold frame, Division in spring, Root cuttings in winter

Pest resistance

Slugs, Snails, Blackfly

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions