Overview
Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Eurybia, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H7. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, prairie planting, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto' is a member of the Asteraceae with a well-branched habit and deciduous foliage. It carries white, daisy-like flower heads with yellow centres from August to October. The plant favours moist but well-drained soils and suits full sun to partial shade. Use it where late summer to autumn blooms are wanted for borders or cutting.
About the genus
Eurybia is a genus of plants in the family Asteraceae that were previously included in the genus Aster. Most species are native to North America, although one is also present in northern Eurasia. There are 23 species in the genus, including 1 natural hybrid.
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In the garden
Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto' originates from eastern North America and has found a place in many European gardens for its late-season flowering. The cultivar forms a compact, well-branched mound of foliage before producing open clusters of white flower heads with yellow centres between August and October. Position the plant in full sun or partial shade; it will tolerate north- to south-facing aspects and both exposed and sheltered sites. Soil may be chalk, clay, loam or sand so long as it remains moist but well-drained, and it is adaptable across acid, neutral and alkaline pH. Its UK hardiness rating of H7 means it withstands the coldest UK winters without special protection. It suits cottage and informal gardens, prairie-style schemes, and mixed flower borders, and the blooms work well for cutting. Plant in groups for best impact at the front or middle of a bed, or under light woodland canopy where partial shade softens the display. Expect reliable late-season white flowers that extend interest into autumn and provide attractive material for vases from August to October.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Eurybia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H7
Plant details
Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Prairie planting, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Eelworms, Slugs, Snails, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Fusarium wilt, Leaf spot, Grey moulds
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto'?
Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto' need?
Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto' hardy in the UK?
Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto' has an RHS hardiness rating of H7, meaning it is fully hardy throughout the UK, tolerating temperatures below -20°C.
How do I propagate Eurybia divaricata 'Beth Chatto'?
Seed, Division.