About

This upright annual with slightly fleshy, pinnately lobed leaves and solitary, bright yellow, daisy-like flowerheads 5cm across, in summer.

About the genus

Glebionis are erect annuals with finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flower-heads in spring and summer

Growing conditions

SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectWest-facing, East-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH7

Plant details

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Native toMediterranean

Care notes

CultivationWill grow in ordinary garden soil but it prefers a well-drained sandy soil in full sun. Intolerant of lime
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free