Overview
Rhodanthemum hosmariense is a matforming, clump forming subshrub in the genus Rhodanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Rhodanthemum hosmariense grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include rock garden, gravel garden, city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, patio and container plants, banks and slopes and flower borders and beds. It is native to Morocco.
About
Rhodanthemum hosmariense, the Moroccan daisy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae, native to the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. It is a bushy, prostrate subshrub growing to 30 cm (12 in) tall and broad, with deeply divided silvery leaves and solitary, daisy-like, composite flower-heads in summer.
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About the genus
Rhodanthemum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, mostly native to exposed rocky places in Northern Africa. Formerly included in either Chrysanthemum or Leucanthemum, the 10 or 15 species of Rhodanthemum display many similarities to their former congeners, with composite daisy-like flowers. They are mat-forming, prostrate perennials or subshrubs, and some are cultivated as ornamental plants.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rhodanthemum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Rhodanthemum hosmariense size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- subshrub
- Habit
- Matforming, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Rock garden, Gravel garden, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Morocco
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rhodanthemum hosmariense
- Propagation
- Seed, Softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rhodanthemum hosmariense?
Rhodanthemum hosmariense prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Rhodanthemum hosmariense need?
Rhodanthemum hosmariense is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Rhodanthemum hosmariense hardy in the UK?
Rhodanthemum hosmariense has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Rhodanthemum hosmariense?
Seed, Softwood cuttings.