About
Celmisia allanii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial known for its dense mat of velvety, gray foliage. During the summer months, it produces numerous white daisy-like flowers that rise on upright stems reaching about 15 centimeters in height.
About the genus
Celmisia consists of evergreen perennials and sub-shrubs that typically grow in mats or rosettes. These plants frequently feature soft, silvery leaves and produce flowers resembling daisies, which are generally white with yellow centers.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Alpine Rockery
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
- Native to
- New Zealand (South Island)
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Thrives in cool, moist climates, disliking dryness and hot summer sun. Grow in humus-rich, slightly acid soil in sun or part shade
- Pruning
- No pruning required
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame as soon as ripe, or divide in spring, or root cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free