About
Chamaemelum nobile 'Treneague' is a deciduous, non-flowering perennial that creates a lush green mat with its clusters of delicate, feathery leaves. This variety is known for its robust aroma and forms a dense ground cover, making it an excellent choice for lawns or as a filler in garden beds.
About the genus
Chamaemelum includes both annual and perennial species that are highly aromatic. The plants feature delicately divided leaves and produce flower heads resembling daisies, characterized by white ray florets surrounding a central cluster of yellow disk florets.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial, Herbs - Culinary
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden
- Fragrance
- Foliage
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow on any light well-drained soil in full sun. Trim plants regularly to encourage compact, dense growth
- Pruning
- Trim regularly
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or by division for non-flowering cultivars
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free