2024 Author: Gavin MacAdam | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 13:38
Everyone likes the romance of a modest chamomile. If you are not indifferent to this flower, we suggest creating a charming "corner of happiness" in your garden. Check out our selection of tall and short daisy-like species
Summer flowering "daisies" (June-August)
Anacyclus (anacillus)
This is a whole group of flowers that has many varieties, including perennial varieties. They all bear great resemblance to chamomile. Of the annuals, Anacyclus Radiant and Bulavidny are more often grown. The perennial Anacyclus Depressum, which blooms from May to the end of July, is very popular.
Kozulnik (doronicum)
This perennial plant has 40 species, differing in stem height. Miniature doronicums do not exceed 10-30 cm. The undersized Clusa and Little Leo are popular in rockeries and rock gardens. The rest of the varieties vary 30-140 cm in height. The flower is yellow, semi-double, the diameter of the peduncle is 5-12 cm. 12 species grow in Russia, the most popular of them are: Doronicum Caucasian, Plantain (140 cm), Kolyumna (80 cm), Austrian, Large-leaved. They bloom for 40 days at different times (May-June, or July-August). Kozulniks are valued for their winter hardiness, decorativeness, and unpretentiousness. Ideal for cutting, long lasting in bouquets.
Nivyanik
It is often called "meadow chamomile". Difficult to distinguish from chamomile, it has about 20 species. Varietal perennial cornflowers with large and double inflorescences are cultivated in the gardens. Bud formation in almost all June-July.
Calendula
The plant is better known as "marigold". Often present in flower gardens of middle latitudes, unpretentious. They can spread by self-seeding, turning the corners of the garden into a yellow-orange blanket. There is a low-growing Patio group, their height of all varieties does not exceed 30 cm. For tall compositions, Canaryenfogel (60 cm), Goldkugel (65), Yuvel (about 50) are planted.
Pyrethrum
Many people confuse this plant with chamomile. All varieties of pyrethrum have a yellow center, saucer-shaped inflorescences and white petals. They can be annual and perennial. Colored species are also cultivated: Brenda, Pyrethrum Pink, red-coral James Kelvey, crimson Bressineham Red, etc. Those who wish to have a white inflorescence plant Feverfew Maiden, Shield. All species bloom June-July.
"Chamomile" with summer and autumn flowering
Here are selected chamomile-like plants with late flowering (July-September). This will make it easier for you to create a continuously blooming flower bed.
Arctotis
Arctotis
The inflorescences of this plant are similar in shape to chamomile and gerbera. The color of the petals is different: white, pink, purple, yellow, ocher, purple, orange. The main varieties are low (15-20 cm), there are also higher ones. The tallest is Steokholistny, reaching 1 meter. Popular species: Arctotis Short-stemmed, Hybrid, Stekhasolistny, Stemless. They are cultivated as two year olds and one year olds. Bloom July-September.
Gatsania
More often it sounds like "gazania", it differs from chamomile in a variety of colors (yellow, purple, pink, orange). The plant is very decorative, as all species have striped petals. Some varieties are not similar to gerbera. Inflorescences are large, exceeding 10 cm. Gatsania Long-rifle and Hybrid have long flowering (July-October).
Gatsania
Gerbera
It is the most common plant with over 70 species. The length of the peduncles ranges from 20-60 cm. All varieties are distinguished by a variety of colors. Inflorescences can be crimson, yellow, red, white, pink, orange, etc. Grown in full sun. Because of their thermophilicity, gerberas are preferable to plant in containers or pots. Popular as a balcony and indoor plant.
Space
In a simple way, this annual plant is called "kosmeya". It is desirable in the middle lane, does not require maintenance, multiplies by self-seeding. Most often, Kosmeya is sown on flower beds with multi-colored buds (lilac, purple, pink). Inflorescences of Sulfur-Yellow cosmos have an orange-ocher scale and are similar to marigolds. Kosmeya Chocolate or Blood Red is the most amazing plant, with a bright chocolate aroma and burgundy brown flowers.
Coreopsis
Coreopsis
The height depends on the variety (30-100 cm), the inflorescences are lilac, orange, yellow, pink. The smallest variety Coreopsis Ushkovidny, tall - Large-flowered. All species are perennial, bloom July-September. They love sandy soil and a sunny place.
Other species similar to chamomile
When creating a flower bed in the style of daisies, you can use Osteospermum (Carpathian Daisy), Venidium, Table Sunflower, Korean Chrysanthemums, Annual Ursinia, Echinacea, Daisies, Gelichrizums and others. All of these plants are ideal for cutting and are suitable for group planting.
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