About
A spreading, evergreen perennial to 25cm tall, grown for its feathery, finely cut, silver green leaves, and long-stemmed, daisy-like flowers borne over a long period from spring to autumn. Site in a sunny rock garden or raised bed.
About the genus
Rhodanthemum are prostrate, usually rhizomatous perennials or subshrubs, with 3-lobed leaves and showy, daisy-like flowerheads with white or yellow rays and yellow disk florets over a long period
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand, Chalk
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery
HabitClump forming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in full sun. Although hardy, plants resent excessive winter wet
PruningDeadhead where practical to prolong flowering; trim back in autumn to maintain a compact shape
PropagationPropagate by seed in spring, or softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free