Chrysanthemum yezoense
Hokkaido chrysanthemum
A spreading perennial, rather variable in height, with lobed, aromatic leaves and white, fading to pink,daisy-like flowers with yellow centres produced from late summer to early winter
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter | White Yellow |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Chrysanthemum are erect woody-based perennials with aromatic, pinnately lobed leaves and flowerheads of diverse form, from late summer to late autumn
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan
How to grow
Cultivation
Tolerates most situations with well-drained soil and full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Banks and slopes
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
Trim after flowering to keep tidy
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to glasshouse grey mould, powdery mildews and chrysanthemum white rust
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