Chrysanthemum 'Southway Sparticus' (29d)
chrysanthemum 'Southway Sparticus'
'Southway Sparticus' is a garden spray cultivar that flowers in early autumn with striking, vibrant, light bronze single flowers that hold well over a long period
Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Orange Bronze Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
Accepted
- Horticultural Group
- Early flowering, single, Outdoor Spray chrysanthemums are bushy perennials with several single or semi-double flowers on each branching stem, flowering from late summer to autumn
How to grow
Cultivation
Needs a sunny site with moderately fertile, well-draining soil. See chrysanthemum cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings in late spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Will require stopping for best results
Pests
May be susceptible to chrysanthemum leaf miner, glasshouse whitefly and aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to glasshouse grey mould, powdery mildews and chrysanthemum white rust
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