Overview
Celmisia coriacea 'Stricta' is a garden plant in the genus Celmisia, part of the Asteraceae family. It is native to New Zealand South.
About
Celmisia coriacea 'Stricta' is a perennial herb or subshrub in the family Asteraceae, originating from New Zealand South. It belongs to the Celmisia group commonly known as New Zealand asters and produces daisy-like flowerheads. In the UK it flowers from June to August. The cultivar name indicates a selective form within the species.
About the genus
Celmisia is a genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs, in the family Asteraceae. Most of the species are endemic to New Zealand; several others are endemic to Australia.Species and nothospecies
Wikipedia contributors, "Celmisia", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Celmisia
In the garden
Celmisia coriacea 'Stricta' sits within the Asteraceae and comes from the southern regions of New Zealand. As a member of the Celmisia group, it is grown for the characteristic daisy-style heads that appear above the foliage and for its botanical interest as a southern-hemisphere perennial. Allowing for its New Zealand provenance, grow Celmisia coriacea 'Stricta' in sites that avoid prolonged winter wet and give good drainage through the root zone; many Celmisia do best where water does not stand at the crown. A free-draining, gritty or loam-based mix suits potted specimens or rockery plantings, and a position with bright light or some sun helps flower development without encouraging excessive leafy growth. In UK gardens place this Celmisia where small-scale perennials are appropriate: rock gardens, gravel beds, alpine troughs or the front of a mixed border. It performs best where its drainage and light needs are met and where the daisy-like flowerheads can be seen above neighbouring plants. Expect blooms in the UK from June to August.
Plant details
Celmisia coriacea 'Stricta' size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- New Zealand South
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More in the Celmisia genus
- Celmisia coriaceaNew Zealand cotton plant
- Celmisia mackauiAkaroa daisy
- Celmisia monroirock cotton plant, Monro's mountain daisy
- Celmisia rigida
- Celmisia spectabiliscotton daisy
- Celmisia hookeri