Chamomile BIO
Matricaria chamomilla
Description
Chamomile – Matricaria chamomilla
Medicinal annual plant, easy to grow, ideal for herbal teas, flower borders and pollinators. Hardy, fragrant and low-maintenance.
A calming, useful plant with charming daisy-like flowers and a soft scent. Easy to grow and a delight for beginner gardeners!
A friend to health and biodiversity
Chamomile, also called true chamomile, is a fast-growing annual herb prized for its soothing medicinal properties and abundant white flowers. It attracts pollinators and brings a natural beauty to any garden.
Origins and botanical family
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Native to Central and Eastern Europe
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Member of the Asteraceae family (daisies, sunflowers)
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Used since ancient times for digestive and calming herbal remedies
Botanical description and features
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Height: 30 to 60 cm
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Form: upright and branching
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Leaves: finely cut, light green, fragrant
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Flowers: white petals with yellow center, like mini-daisies
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Annual with quick growth
Sowing and cultivation
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Sowing period: March to June or September, directly outdoors
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Ideal germination temp: 18 to 22 °C
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Germination time: 7 to 14 days
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Depth: surface sow, barely covered
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Spacing: 20 cm between plants, 30 cm between rows
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Soil: light, well-drained, poor to average fertility
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Light: full sun
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Thinning: when seedlings reach 3-4 leaves, thin to 10–15 cm
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Watering: light, occasional water during early growth
Maintenance
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No staking required
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Avoid excessive moisture to prevent mildew
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Deadhead to extend blooming
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Very low susceptibility to pests or diseases
Harvest
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Time to harvest: 6 to 8 weeks after sowing
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Pick flowers as they open
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Yield: several harvests per plant
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Storage: dry flowers in shade, keep in airtight container
Garden uses
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Great in borders, herb beds or wildflower patches
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Attracts bees and beneficial insects
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Suitable for natural gardens or permaculture spaces
Culinary uses
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Dried flowers for herbal teas and calming infusions
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Lovely in tea blends, or used to perfume desserts
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Tip: combine with mint or lemon balm for a fresher taste
Ecology, curiosities and strengths
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Pollinator-friendly and self-seeding
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Thrives in pots or poor soils
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Easy to integrate into eco-gardens and low-care designs
Conclusion
German chamomile is a beautiful and healing herb, low-maintenance and rewarding. Perfect for gardeners seeking wellness, ease and biodiversity.
Features
- Common name : Roman chamomile
- Family : Asteraceae
- Category : perennial
- Time to sow seeds : early spring
- Harvest : june to october
- Use : tisane
- Soil : rich and well-drained
- Habit : ground cover
- Earth to use : universal potting soil/garden soil/compost
- Enemies : nothing to report
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8711117911005
Expédition & livraison
How does the delivery work?
As soon as you place your order your plants are selected
Each order is processed individually.
Plants are packed, staked and labeled.
Packaging is carefully implemented to avoid any problems.
Packages are ready to be shipped.
Our delivery methods
Shipping of our plants throughout Europe (except overseas and islands).
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