Chamaemelum nobile - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) is a carpet-like, winter-green perennial that produces white, wheel-shaped flowers with a pleasant fragrance from June to September. Its pinnate leaves are medium green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 20 cm and is approx. 35 cm wide. The Roman chamomile is well tolerant of frost.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Anthemis nobilis.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * fragrant flowers * wintergreen

Leaves
The wintergreen leaves of the Roman chamomile are medium green, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Roman chamomile has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Carpet-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Planting partner
The Roman chamomile sets beautiful accents together with: Short-spur columbine, Caucasian catmint, oregano.

Tasks
- Harvest: In the period from June to September - Cut back: August.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - If the plant is watered less frequently but thoroughly and penetratingly, the plant roots are encouraged to penetrate into deeper soil layers. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Flower
Suitable for consumption. Chamaemelum nobile forms wheel-shaped, white flowers from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance.

Use
Group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, ground cover, edible, medicinal plant, scented garden