A half-hardy/tender perennial that produces vigorous, bushy plants with thick stems. Plants are relatively dwarf reaching 60cm in height and flower in mid to late autumn. The double, lilac-pink blooms are incurved and, when disbudded, reach 14cm across. Florets are long and broad, overlapping, pointed and curled.
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Pot up cuttings in spring, and restrict to three stems per plant. Stake (see staking perennials) and feed regularly. Put outside in a sunny position once danger of frost is past. For large blooms, disbud. Bring pots into frost-free conditions as it gets colder. After flowering, reduce watering, cut back and store in frost-free conditions
In spring, propagate by basal softwood cuttings that were taken from stools overwintered in frost-free conditions
Pinch out growing tips and disbud as required
May be susceptible to chrysanthemum leaf miner
May be susceptible to glasshouse grey mould, powdery mildews and chrysanthemum white rust