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Herbaceous Perennial

Chrysanthemum 'Ruby Mound' (21c)
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chrysanthemum 'Ruby Mound'

'Ruby Mound' is a garden cultivar whose handsome, rich red, semi-double flowers are borne in sprays in mid autumn

Synonyms
Dendranthema 'Ruby Mound'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 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 Red Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
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

Accepted

Horticultural Group
Reflexed Korean chrysanthemums are perennials with lobed leaves and double or semi-double flowerheads, the ray-florets reflexed from the centre

How to grow

Cultivation

Korean chrysanthemums are borderline hardy. Overwinter more tender cultivars in a cold frame. Needs a sunny site with moderately fertile, well-draining soil. See chrysanthemum cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division in late spring or by cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Pests

May be susceptible to chrysanthemum leaf miner, glasshouse whitefly and aphids

Diseases

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

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