Overview
Chamaebatiaria is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Chamaebatiaria, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chamaebatiaria grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include shrub borders and wildlife gardens.
About
Chamaebatiaria is a monotypic genus of aromatic shrub in the rose family containing the single species Chamaebatiaria millefolium, which is known by the common names fern bush and desert sweet. Its genus name comes from its physical resemblance to the mountain miseries of genus Chamaebatia, which are not closely related.
About the genus
Chamaebatiaria is a monotypic genus of aromatic shrub in the rose family containing the single species Chamaebatiaria millefolium, which is known by the common names fern bush and desert sweet. Its genus name comes from its physical resemblance to the mountain miseries of genus Chamaebatia, which are not closely related. This is a hairy, sticky plant covered in fernlike foliage made up of fronds of small leaflets.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chamaebatiaria
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Chamaebatiaria size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Shrub borders, wildlife gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chamaebatiaria
- Propagation
- Seed, semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Resistant to honey fungus
- Disease resistance
- Resistant to honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chamaebatiaria?
Chamaebatiaria prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chamaebatiaria need?
Chamaebatiaria grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Chamaebatiaria hardy in the UK?
Chamaebatiaria has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Chamaebatiaria?
Seed, semi-ripe cuttings.
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