Glebionis
( gleb - ee - OH - niss )
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At-A-Glance InformationThis species of flowering herbaceous annuals needs full sun and moderate water for best performance. These are fast-growing plants and have ferny foliage. Daisy-like blooms come in a variety of colors.
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Glebonis Species and Varietals
The genus Glebionis includes just two species, and is a member of the plant family Asteraceae. This genus was previously included under the genus Chrysanthemum. These flowers grow best in zones 1-24, H1 and H2. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Glebonis carinatum (Chrysanthemum carinatum) (Tri-color Daisy, Painted Daisy)
This native of Morocco gets 1-3 feet tall and 3 feet wide and has bright green leaves. In summer and fall, these plants bloom profusely in purple, orange, scarlet, salmon, rose, yellow, or white with bands of contrasting colors around a darker center. They last a long while in water as cut flowers. The foliage can cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.
This native of Morocco gets 1-3 feet tall and 3 feet wide and has bright green leaves. In summer and fall, these plants bloom profusely in purple, orange, scarlet, salmon, rose, yellow, or white with bands of contrasting colors around a darker center. They last a long while in water as cut flowers. The foliage can cause skin irritation or allergic reaction.
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'Merry Mix'
Multicolored bulls-eye flowers on 2-3 foot tall plants. |
'Summer Festival Mix'
Includes single, semidouble, and double blooms in a range of colors. |
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Glebonis coronaria (Chrysanthemum coronarium) (Crown Daisy) This species is native to the Mediterranean and gets to 2.5 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide and has light green leaves. Flowers bloom in spring and summer and are yellow. The varietal Chrysanthemum coronarium spatiosum is also known as shungiku, or chop suey greens. It can be eaten after being lightly steamed or added to soups. |
Caring for Glebionis
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Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
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A field of thea sinensis
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Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'
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Videos
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A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 340, Glebonis
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