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