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Herbaceous Perennial

Chrysanthemum 'Southway Sparticus' (29d)
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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

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Orange Bronze Yellow Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical 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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