Overview
Celmisia hookeri is a garden plant in the genus Celmisia, part of the Asteraceae family. It is native to New Zealand South.
About
Celmisia hookeri is a species of Celmisia in the aster family (Asteraceae), native to the south of New Zealand. As a member of the genus, it sits with plants that form herbaceous or subshrub growth habits and produces daisy-like flowerheads. In the UK its flowers appear from June to August. It is primarily of interest to specialist growers and collectors of southern-hemisphere flora.
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
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In the garden
Celmisia hookeri belongs to the genus Celmisia within the family Asteraceae and originates from the south of New Zealand. The species is part of a group that typically exhibits herbaceous or subshrub forms and presents daisy-type flowerheads; in the UK the flowering window runs from June to August. Descriptions and seed sources are most often found through specialist alpine and southern-hemisphere growers rather than general nurseries. Practical cultivation details vary between Celmisia species, so buy from suppliers who can confirm provenance and cultural notes for C. hookeri. Observing the supplier’s advice on siting and soil will be more reliable than general rules, because microclimate and drainage needs differ across the genus. When planning borders or displays, allow for its summer flowering period so the plants are established before June. For documentation and growing advice consult specialist reference books or alpine nursery catalogues that cover New Zealand taxa; these sources will offer the best guidance on propagation, planting times and any protective measures used by UK growers. Expect to see the species in flower in a UK garden from June to August, which is the best time to assess its performance and decide on future cultural changes.
Plant details
Celmisia hookeri size, habit and characteristics
- Native to
- New Zealand South
More in the Celmisia genus
- Celmisia coriaceaNew Zealand cotton plant
- Celmisia coriacea 'Stricta'New Zealand aster
- Celmisia densiflora
- Celmisia mackauiAkaroa daisy
- Celmisia monroirock cotton plant, Monro's mountain daisy
- Celmisia rigida
- Celmisia semicordata subsp. semicordata
- Celmisia spectabiliscotton daisy
