Overview

Cremanthodium brunneopilosum is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Cremanthodium, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cremanthodium brunneopilosum grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include border and woodland garden. It is native to China North-Central, China South-Central, Qinghai and Tibet.

About

Cremanthodium brunneopilosum is a clump-forming member of the Asteraceae that flowers in July to August. It is deciduous and occurs naturally in China North-Central, China South-Central, Qinghai and Tibet. Plant in a south-facing, sheltered spot on well-drained neutral loam in full sun, where it suits borders and sunny openings in a woodland garden.

About the genus

Cremanthodium is a large genus of flowering plants in the daisy family.

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In the garden

Cremanthodium brunneopilosum belongs to the daisy family and forms deciduous clumps; its native range includes China North-Central, China South-Central, Qinghai and Tibet. Flowering takes place in July to August, offering a seasonal summer display from the established clump. Choose a south-facing, sheltered site and provide full sun on a neutral loam that drains freely. Good drainage is important because the plant prefers well-drained soil rather than sitting in water. It is rated H5 (hardy) for UK gardens, so it tolerates typical outdoor winter conditions; a sheltered aspect reduces exposure to strong winds and aligns with its exposure preference. Use Cremanthodium brunneopilosum in the front or middle of a mixed border or in a sunny clearing of a woodland garden where the summer flowers will be visible. As a clump-forming perennial, it can be planted as single specimens or in small groups to provide a concentrated display; its deciduous habit means foliage will die back after the season. Expect reliable summer flowering from the clump each year in July to August.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Cremanthodium

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Cremanthodium brunneopilosum size, habit and characteristics

Habit

Clump-forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Border, Woodland garden

Native to

China North-Central, China South-Central, Qinghai, Tibet

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Cremanthodium brunneopilosum

Propagation

Seed, Division

Pest resistance

Good

Disease resistance

Good

Frequently asked questions