Overview

Galatella sedifolia 'Jean Polignier' is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Galatella, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Galatella sedifolia 'Jean Polignier' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden.

About

Galatella sedifolia 'Jean Polignier' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Galatella, which includes around 30 species native to Europe and Asia. This deciduous plant features slender, hairy foliage and produces daisy-like flowers throughout the summer. It thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect and prefers sheltered positions in fertile, well-drained soils such as chalk, clay, loam, or sand, with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. Suitable for cottage and informal gardens, it is hardy to UK zone H5 and can be propagated by seed or division.

About the genus

Galatella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, native to Europe, Asia, and northern Africa.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Galatella

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Galatella sedifolia 'Jean Polignier' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Galatella sedifolia 'Jean Polignier'

Propagation

Propagate by seed or division

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to aphids, slugs and snails

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

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