OTHONNA cheirifolia
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OTHONNA cheirifolia
A small spreading evergreen shrub with fleshy pale grey-green leaves and stalked daisy-like yellow flowers. Needs a hot dry situation
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. Othonnopsis cheirifolia. -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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EvergreenLance- to spoon-shaped, fleshy, grey-green leaves to 8cm (3in) long
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Yellow
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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BorderSuitable for a sunny border
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Rockery (inc alpine)
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Entire
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Lanceolate
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Height
30cm (12in) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
Dwarf shrubTypically only grows to a maximum of one or two feet in height but there will be some exceptions.Spreading shrub with branching stems. Produces solitary, daisy-like flowers about 4cm (1½in) across
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Well drained, dry, poor to moderately fertile soilPrefers gritty soil
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Full sun
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Mature Size30cm (12in)
60cm (24in)
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