Chamaemelum nobile, commonly known as chamomile, is a versatile perennial known for its radiant white flowers with yellow centers and distinctive aromatic fragrance. This variety combines graceful, dense growth with culinary, medicinal, and ornamental uses, making it a favorite in herb gardens, cut-flower beds, and natural garden designs.
Chamomile is not only visually appealing but also beneficial for health and wellness, making it a valuable addition to any garden or cutting garden.
Chamaemelum nobile blooms with small, silvery-white flowers with a bright yellow center. The flowers are delicately textured and create an airy and cheerful effect in cut bouquets or natural borders.
Features and applications:
Ideal for picking bouquets and field bouquets
Suitable for flower borders and edge planting
A popular choice in herb and medicinal gardens
Bee and butterfly friendly due to nectar and pollen
The flowers bloom profusely from late spring to early summer, giving them long-lasting ornamental value.
Chamomile is known for its calming aroma and is widely used in:
Tea and herbal drinks
Bath and wellness products
Traditional medicine for digestion and relaxation
The leaves and flowers can be used fresh or dried, making Chamaemelum nobile versatile in both culinary and therapeutic applications.
Chamaemelum nobile grows in a low, mat-forming habit, approximately 15–30 cm tall. Its compact growth makes it ideal for ground cover, edging flowerbeds, and in pots.
Key features:
Compact, dense growth
Mat-forming habit ideal for borders
Robust and hardy in temperate climates
Low maintenance, with regular pruning for longer flowering
The aromatic leaves not only add scent but also help suppress weeds.
Chamaemelum nobile grows best in full sun to part shade and in well-drained soil.
Sow: March–May directly outdoors or under glass
Plant out: after the last frost
Planting distance: 20–25 cm for dense coverage
Soil: well-drained, neutral to slightly calcareous
Water: moderate; drought tolerant once established
Nutrition: Minimal fertilization required, organic compost promotes healthy growth
Harvesting: Harvest flowers and leaves during flowering for tea or drying
Regular harvesting promotes compact, dense growth and encourages repeat flowering.
White flowers with a yellow heart, ideal for cut-flower bouquets
Aromatic and medicinal value
Compact, mat-forming habit suitable for borders and pots
Low maintenance and winter hardy
Bee-friendly and ecologically attractive
Versatile in culinary, therapeutic and decorative uses
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