Chrysanthemum 'Rossano Charlotte' (Rossano Series)

RHS Plant Profile

chrysanthemum 'Rossano Charlotte'

Synonyms

Chrysanthemum Princess Charlotte

Herbaceous Perennial

Clump-forming perennial about 75cm tall, with dark green foliage, and large, distinctive pale to mid-pink flowers to 12cm across, the ray florets are tipped pale green, flowering in early autumn

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Chalk, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 1–2 years
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: 0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Chalk Sand

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H3

Colour & Scent

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

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

How to Grow

Cultivation

Plant out after frosts in moderately fertile, well-drained soil and full sun. Stake, water regularly and feed until flower buds colour up. See chrysanthemum cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by softwood basal cuttings in early spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

City and courtyard gardens
Patio and container plants
Cottage and informal garden
Coastal
Cut flowers
Flower borders and beds

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