Chrysanthemum weyrichii
Weyrich's chrysanthemum
A rock garden plant that spreads by stolons. Semi-evergreen ferny leaves are topped by single daisy flowers in summer. Their ray florets of pale pink are set around a central disc. Reaches 10cm in height
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- 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
Correct
- Plant range
- Japan, Sakhalin
How to grow
Cultivation
Enjoys a gritty, well-draining soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by cuttings or by rooting a piece of stolon
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
Pruning
Deadhead to promote more flowers
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to glasshouse grey mould, powdery mildews and chrysanthemum white rust
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