Chamomile Sunray Plant Care

Chamomile Sunray (Rhodanthe anthemoides) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Rhodanthe genus. Chamomile Sunray is native to Australia. Chamomile Sunray is also known as Pink Paper Daisy, Anthemis Sunray, Argyrocome anthemodes.

Chamomile Sunray displays a low, spreading ground cover growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 1.5 ft. Chamomile Sunray produces small, daisy-like flowers in various colors like pink, white, and yellow.

Leaf size: approximately 1 inches.

Water a young or newly planted Chamomile Sunray every 7–10 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Chamomile Sunray thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Rhodanthe anthemoides tolerates temperatures of 50–80°F. Chamomile Sunray prefers humidity levels of 40–60%.

Well-draining sandy soil with added compost for nutrients. Good drainage is essential for Chamomile Sunray to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

Feed Chamomile Sunray every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

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Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining sandy soil with added compost for nutrients. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Chamomile Sunray is suited to USDA Zone 12a.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

Chamomile Sunray can spread to about 2 ft (0.5 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 2 ft (0.5 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

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Prune Chamomile Sunray while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

Chamomile Sunray is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 12). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

Chamomile Sunray can be propagated through seeds, stem cuttings. Similar propagation techniques also apply to batt's sunray plant care, which shares the same genus.

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Chamomile Sunray is susceptible to aphids, whiteflies, spider mites. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

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Chamomile Sunray grows outdoors in USDA Zone 12a. It survives winters down to planting zone 12a. Chamomile Sunray is native to Australia. In cooler regions, grow Chamomile Sunray as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.