Chrysanthemum 'Moviestar Blanchett Orange'
chrysanthemum 'Moviestar Blanchett Orange'
A compact chrysanthemum cultivar to 60cm tall and wide producing a dome-shaped mound of dark green foliage covered from early autumn until the first frosts with an abundance of orange flowers
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Orange | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical 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
Unresolved
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; also well-suited to growing in containers. Water freely in dry weather. See chrysanthemun cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings in early spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Pinch out growing tips and disbud as required
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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