Chrysanthemum 'Nell Gwynn' (21d)

chrysanthemum 'Nell Gwynn'
A single, spray cultivar reaching around 1m in height. Ray florets are a dusky, peachy-pink and there's a cream halo around the yellow central disc. Long-flowering and retains colour with age
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green | |||
Autumn | Pink Cream Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
- Single Korean chrysanthemums are perennials with lobed leaves and single flowerheads
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant out after frosts. Stake, water regularly and feed until flower buds colour up. See chrysanthemum cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Will require pinching out 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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