large mountain daisy
Also known as: New Zealand daisy
A perennial producing rosettes of leaves 30cm long covered in silky hairs, grey-green above and white below. The white daisy flowers, 8cm across, are carried singly on stems up to 50cm tall
Scientific classification
- Species
- large mountain daisy (Celmisia semicordata)
- Genus
- Celmisia
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of large mountain daisy
Distribution map
New Zealand (S. Island)
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of large mountain daisy
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large mountain daisy care guide
- Constant lightly damp soil, shelter roots from hot drying winds
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Constant lightly damp soil, shelter roots from hot drying winds
Fertilizing
FertilizingWeak organic feed monthly only during mild spring and summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed sown in containers in an open frame as soon as ripe, or divide in spring, or root individual rosettes in spring
Growing
GrowingThrives in cool, moist climates. Prefers slightly acid, humus-rich soil
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally trouble free
Pests
Generally trouble free
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