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
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | White Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical 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
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a sheltered site in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter and general-purpose fertiliser. Water freely in dry weather. Staking may be required. Plants should survive outdoors in most areas especially if protected by a thick mulch. In very cold areas lift the crowns and store in a greenhouse, raising fresh plants from these each year. See chrysanthemum cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Pinch out the growing tip when the plants are 15-20cm tall to encourage free-flowering, bushy plants. Cut back to near ground level in the autumn. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
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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