Cheirolophus burchardii 6646
Author: Alfonso Susanna (1955-)Family: Asteraceae Subfamily: Carduoideae Tribe: Cynareae Subtribe: Centaureinae
Genus: Cheirolophus
Synonym(s): Centaurea canariensis var subexpinnata
English name: Burchards shrubflower
Zone: Mediterranean
References for the genus
- Generic delimitation and phylogeny of theCarduncellus-Carthamus complex (Asteraceae) based on ITS sequences, Vilatersana, Roser and Susanna, A and Garcia-Jacas, Núia and Garnatje, Teresa. Plant Systematics and Evolution 2000 Vol. 221(1) pag. 89-105. Address
- Genome size variation from a phylogenetic perspective in the genus Cheirolophus Cass. (Asteraceae): Biogeographic implications, Garnatje, Teresa and Garcia, Sònia and Canela, M. Plant Systematics and Evolution 2007 Vol. 264 pag. 117-134. DOI
- Key processes for Cheirolophus (Asteraceae) diversification on oceanic islands inferred from AFLP data, Vitales, Daniel and Garcia-Fernandez, Alfredo and Pellicer, Jaume and Valles, Joan and Santos-Guerra, Arnoldo and Cowan, Robyn S and Fay, Michael F and Hidalgo, Oriane and Garnatje, Teresa. PloS one 2014 Vol. 9(11) pag. e113207. Address
- Notes taxonòmiques i nomenclaturals en el gènere Cheirolophus Cass.(Asteraceae, Centaureinae), Ferrer-Gallego, P Pablo and Roselló Gimeno, Robert and Gómez Navarro, José and Guillén Bas, Alberto and Laguna Lumbreras, Emilio and Peris Gisbert, JB. 2014. Address
- Genome size variation from a phylogenetic perspective in the genus Cheirolophus Cass. (Asteraceae): Biogeographic implications, Garnatje, Teresa and Garcia, Sònia and Canela, M. Plant Systematics and Evolution 2007 Vol. 264 pag. 117-134. DOI
- Key processes for Cheirolophus (Asteraceae) diversification on oceanic islands inferred from AFLP data, Vitales, Daniel and Garcia-Fernandez, Alfredo and Pellicer, Jaume and Valles, Joan and Santos-Guerra, Arnoldo and Cowan, Robyn S and Fay, Michael F and Hidalgo, Oriane and Garnatje, Teresa. PloS one 2014 Vol. 9(11) pag. e113207. Address
- Notes taxonòmiques i nomenclaturals en el gènere Cheirolophus Cass.(Asteraceae, Centaureinae), Ferrer-Gallego, P Pablo and Roselló Gimeno, Robert and Gómez Navarro, José and Guillén Bas, Alberto and Laguna Lumbreras, Emilio and Peris Gisbert, JB. 2014. Address
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: purple
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 4,9ft x 4,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until September
Ripe fruits in June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 19ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: purple
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 4,9ft x 4,9ft
Sun exposure: full sun (Sun hours: >6h Foliage: evergreen
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until September
Ripe fruits in June
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 30%Compost+30%Coco+40%Sand
Plant watering: 1x a week pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 5-5 weeks.
The average seed weight is 164,5 per gram (0,00608g).
The average seed weight is 164,5 per gram (0,00608g).
Experiences in the garden
16-11-17A Obtaining 3 plants from nursery Corazza
04-06-18 3x Dead plant because of frost: -7°C Petite Pép.
14-08-20B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Jardin Botanique de Gran Canaria.
25-03-21 Sown 40 seeds in a tray and germinated at 27-04-21 in Serre4.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light
23-07-21C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Plants. Stock
25-02-25 Sown 12 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre8.
Protocol: Spring 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 5-5w
. . . 2021B Production of 28 plants in our nursery: Petit4 10x C6
11-01-22 10x Dead plant due to potting too young: Serre8 F2.
10-10-22 6x Dead plant because of watering problem: Serre8 F3.
04-12-24 2x Plant not found in nursery: Serre8 F3.