Overview

Carlina xeranthemoides is a upright, clump-forming annual biennial in the genus Carlina, part of the Asteraceae family, with spiny, leathery leaves foliage. Carlina xeranthemoides grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include borders, rock gardens and wildlife gardens.

About

Carlina xeranthemoides is a biennial or annual cultivar within the Carlina genus, known for its upright, clump-forming habit and spiny, leathery leaves. This plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Flowering in spring and summer, it produces daisy-like flowers typical of the genus, which includes a range of plants with upright, spiny stems and brown to gold blooms. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for borders, rock gardens, and wildlife gardens, and is best planted out after the last frost.

About the genus

Carlina is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. It is distributed from Madeira and the Canary Islands across Europe and northern Africa to Siberia and northwestern China.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Carlina

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Carlina xeranthemoides size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Annual Biennial

Habit

Upright, clump-forming

Foliage

Spiny, leathery leaves

Suggested uses

Borders, rock gardens, wildlife gardens

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Carlina xeranthemoides

Propagation

Seed, division

Pest resistance

Resistant to most pests

Disease resistance

Resistant to most diseases

Frequently asked questions