Overview
Cremanthodium lineare is a plant with a clump-forming habit in the genus Cremanthodium, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Cremanthodium lineare 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.
About
Cremanthodium lineare is a clump-forming cultivar within the genus Cremanthodium, part of the Asteraceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for borders and woodland gardens. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or division.
About the genus
Cremanthodium is a large genus of flowering plants in the daisy family.
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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 lineare size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump-forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Border, Woodland garden
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Cremanthodium lineare
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Good
- Disease resistance
- Good
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Cremanthodium lineare?
Cremanthodium lineare prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Cremanthodium lineare need?
Cremanthodium lineare grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Cremanthodium lineare hardy in the UK?
Cremanthodium lineare 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 Cremanthodium lineare?
Seed, Division.
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