About
A tender perennial usually grown as an annual, with a compact, spreading to upright habit, forming a low mound of elliptic, slightly hairy dark green leaves on purplish stems. Daisy-like bright yellow flowers to 2cm across are produced over a long period from late spring to late summer.
About the genus
A genus of very drought or heat-tolerant flowering annuals and perennials within the sunflower family, with narrow, bright green to grey-green foliage and daisy-like white, cream or yellow flowers with orange centres
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Annual Biennial
HabitBushy, Spreading branched
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Hanging basket
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Ideal for containers or hanging baskets. Must be kept frost-free to survive over winter
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in situ in autumn or spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free