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Conservatory GreenhouseHerbaceous Perennial
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Pink Yellow | Green | ||
Autumn | Pink Yellow | Green | ||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- 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
- Horticultural Group
- Anemone-flowered, early flowering Outdoor Spray chrysanthemums are upright perennials with branched stems each bearing several flowerheads with a central boss of short florets, surrounded by larger outer florets
How to grow
Cultivation
Plant out after frosts. Stake (see staking perennials), water regularly and feed until flower buds colour up. See chrysanthemum cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Will require stopping 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
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