Overview
Dymondia repens is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Dymondia, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Dymondia repens grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, patio and container plants, rock garden, low maintenance and ground cover.
About
Dymondia repens is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae family, known for creating a low, evergreen mat of narrow, silvery-green leaves. This single-species genus produces small, yellow, stalkless flowers resembling daisies that bloom throughout the year, with peak flowering from spring to early summer. It thrives in full sun and adapts well to various soil types including chalk, loam, and sand, provided the soil is well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H3, it suits a range of garden settings such as coastal, cottage, gravel, and rock gardens, as well as patios and containers.
About the genus
Dymondia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. There is only one known species, Dymondia margaretae, endemic to the Cape Province region of South Africa.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Dymondia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained,Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Dymondia repens size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Low Maintenance, Ground cover
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Dymondia repens
- Propagation
- Seed,Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Dymondia repens?
Dymondia repens prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Dymondia repens need?
Dymondia repens is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained to moist but well-drained.
Is Dymondia repens hardy in the UK?
Dymondia repens has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Dymondia repens?
Seed,Division.