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Chrysanthemum weyrichii
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Weyrich's chrysanthemum

A rock garden plant that spreads by stolons. Semi-evergreen ferny leaves are topped by single daisy flowers in summer. Their ray florets of pale pink are set around a central disc. Reaches 10cm in height

Synonyms
Dendranthema weyrichii
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Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cm
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Yellow Green
Autumn Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Matforming
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, Sakhalin

How to grow

Cultivation

Enjoys a gritty, well-draining soil in full sun

Propagation

Propagate by cuttings or by rooting a piece of stolon

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Gravel garden
  • Rock garden
Pruning

Deadhead to promote more flowers

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to glasshouse grey mould, powdery mildews and chrysanthemum white rust

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