Overview
Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn' is a plant with a bushy habit in the genus Thymophylla, part of the Asteraceae family, with herbaceous foliage. Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include bedding, containers and hanging baskets.
About
Thymophylla tenuiloba 'Golden Dawn' is a bushy cultivar of the Thymophylla genus, which belongs to the Asteraceae family. This herbaceous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H4. 'Golden Dawn' is suitable for use in bedding, containers, and hanging baskets, offering interest during the spring and summer seasons. Propagation can be achieved through seed or cuttings.
About the genus
Thymophylla is a genus of perennial flowering plants in the tribe Tageteae within the family Asteraceae. Pricklyleaf is a common name for plants in this genus.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Thymophylla
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Herbaceous
- Suggested uses
- Bedding, containers, hanging baskets
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn'
- Propagation
- Seed, cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Infrequent
- Disease resistance
- Infrequent
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn'?
Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn' need?
Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn' hardy in the UK?
Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn' 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 Thymophylla tenuiloba (DC.) Small. 'Golden Dawn'?
Seed, cuttings.