Overview

Cheirolophus arbutifolius is a plant with a compact, bushy habit in the genus Cheirolophus, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen, silvery foliage. Cheirolophus arbutifolius grows best in full sun, and tolerates chalk and loam soils and neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens, borders and coastal planting.

About

Cheirolophus arbutifolius is a compact, bushy cultivar of the Cheirolophus genus, which belongs to the Asteraceae family. It features evergreen, silvery foliage and thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, exposed position. This plant prefers fertile, well-drained chalk or loam soils with a neutral to alkaline pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for rock gardens, borders, and coastal planting. Cheirolophus arbutifolius is of particular interest during spring and summer and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.

About the genus

Cheirolophus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae first described as a genus in 1827. It is native to the western Mediterranean Region from the Canary Islands and Madeira, through Morocco and Algeria, continental Portugal and Spain, southern France, the Balearic Islands, Corsica, Sicily and Malta.Species

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cheirolophus

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Exposed

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Cheirolophus arbutifolius size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Compact, bushy

Foliage

Evergreen, silvery

Suggested uses

Rock gardens, borders, coastal planting

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cheirolophus arbutifolius

Propagation

Seed, cuttings

Pest resistance

High

Disease resistance

High

Frequently asked questions