About
A fast-growing annual to about 90cm tall, with bright, mid-green, almost succulent divided foliage. Daisy-like orange, pink, red, white or yellow flowers with red or white circles towards the centres, appear from late spring to early autumn.
About the genus
Ismelia are annuals with slightly succulent, pinnately dissected levaes and solitary, long-stemmed daisy-like flowerheads to 10cm across in summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.Shelter from cold, drying winds
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 13-18°C in early spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free