Matricaria chamomilla (German Chamomile / Wild Camomile) Wildflower Meadow Seeds | £2.99 - £59.99

Fresh seeds of Matricaria chamomilla (syn. Matricaria recutita) German Chamomile / Wild Camomile.

Matricaria chamomilla is a larger species of chamomile, growing as an annual herb, native to Europe. The plants (growing to around 2 ft in height) produce masses of prominent flowers during spring to summer.

The pleasantly-scented chamomile flowers are borne in paniculate flower heads, consisting of bright-white ray florets surrounding the inner deep-yellow disc florets, held erectly above its narrow, finely-divided, bi- to tripinnate foliage.

It makes a fantastic pollinator-friendly wildflower meadow plant — but also makes a lovely addition to any flower bed or border, particularly being well suited for cottage-style and informal gardens. Fully frost hardy to -25°C.

For a smaller species of chamomile, please see our Chamaemelum nobile listing.

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Matricaria

Species: chamomilla

Common names: 

Amranwen
Blue Chamomile
Camomile
German Chamomile
German Pinhead Chamomile 
Horse Gowan
Hungarian Chamomile 
Manzanilla Dulce
Manzanilla Grande 
Manzanilla Matricaria
Scented Mayweed
Sweet False Chamomile
Wild Chamomile
Wild Chamomiles

Synonyms:

Anthemis vulgaris
Camomilla deflexa
Camomilla patens
Chamaemelum vulgare
Chamomilla courrantiana
Chamomilla meridionalis
Chamomilla recutita
Chamomilla officinalis
Chamomilla unilateralis
Chrysanthemum suaveolens
Courrantia chamomilloides
Leucanthemum chamaemelum
Matricaria bayeri
Matricaria capitellata
Matricaria chamomilla var. pappulosa
Matricaria chamomilla var. recutita
Matricaria chamomilla var. tenuis
Matricaria coronata
Matricaria exigua
Matricaria kochiana
Matricaria littoralis
Matricaria obliqua
Matricaria pusilla
Matricaria pyrethroides
Matricaria salina
Matricaria tenuifolia
Matricaria tenuifolia f. nikolicii
Pyrethrum hispanicum

Plant type: Annual herb

Eventual height: Up to 2 ft

Flowering time: Spring and Summer

Hardiness: - 25 ºC

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade 

Soil: Prefers a well-drained, moist soil or compost

Propagation methods: From seeds

Matricaria chamomilla 🌱 Surface sow on propagation compost and cover with a thin layer of fine compost (around 1mm). Fine-mist spray with clean water daily to keep compost evenly moist and keep at 20°C (68°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Approx. germination time: from 45-60 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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