Description

Chamomile (Camomilla) – Plant

Chamomile is a delicate, aromatic herb loved for its small, daisy-like flowers with white petals and golden-yellow centres. Its finely divided, feathery green foliage gives the plant a soft, attractive appearance, while its flowers release a gentle, sweet, apple-like fragrance.

Best known for its use in herbal teas, chamomile flowers can be harvested and dried to prepare a soothing, caffeine-free infusion. The plant is also a charming addition to herb gardens, balconies and containers, with flowers that attract bees and other beneficial insects.

🌱 Growing Instructions

☀️ Sunlight: Prefers full sun to partial shade, ideally 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily. Benefits from afternoon shade during Malta’s warmer months.

💧 Watering: Water moderately, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, especially during cooler weather.

🌱 Soil: Plant in light, well-draining soil. Chamomile tolerates relatively poor soils but grows well with a little added compost.

🌡️ Temperature: Grows best in mild conditions, approximately 15°C–25°C. Excessive summer heat can shorten its flowering period.

📏 Spacing: Allow approximately 20–30 cm between plants for healthy growth and good air circulation.

🌾 Fertilizer: Requires minimal feeding. Excessive fertilizer can encourage foliage growth at the expense of flowers.

✂️ Harvesting: Pick flower heads once fully open, preferably on a dry morning. Dry them thoroughly in a shaded, well-ventilated area before storing in an airtight container.

🌿 Local Growing Tips (Malta)

Best planting season: October to March, when Malta’s cooler temperatures encourage healthy growth and flowering.

Position: Sunny herb gardens, raised beds, balconies or containers with good drainage. Provide afternoon shade as temperatures rise.

Companion plants: Calendula, coriander, dill and other flowering herbs that attract beneficial insects.

Common issue: Excessive heat and dry soil can cause wilting and premature decline. Maintain moderate moisture and protect plants from intense summer sunlight.

📦 Product Information

Variety: Chamomile (Camomilla)

Botanical Name: Matricaria chamomilla (German Chamomile), subject to supplier confirmation

Family: Asteraceae

Plant Type: Annual Flowering Herb, if German Chamomile

Growth Habit: Upright, Delicate and Branching

Mature Height: Approximately 20–60 cm, depending on variety

Flowering Season: Mainly Spring in Malta

Harvest Season: During Flowering

Special Characteristics: Fragrant daisy-like flowers, feathery foliage, traditionally used for herbal infusions and attractive to beneficial pollinators.

Important Information

Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.

The price is per one plant.