Chrysanthemum 'Boulou Rose'
chrysanthemum 'Boulou Rose'
A half-hardy/tender perennial that produces vigorous, bushy plants with thick stems. Plants are relatively dwarf reaching 60cm in height and flower in mid to late autumn. The double, lilac-pink blooms are incurved and, when disbudded, reach 14cm across. Florets are long and broad, overlapping, pointed and curled.
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate 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 | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical 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
Pot up cuttings in spring, and restrict to three stems per plant. Stake (see staking perennials) and feed regularly. Put outside in a sunny position once danger of frost is past. For large blooms, disbud. Bring pots into frost-free conditions as it gets colder. After flowering, reduce watering, cut back and store in frost-free conditions
Propagation
In spring, propagate by basal softwood cuttings that were taken from stools overwintered in frost-free conditions
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
Pruning
Pinch out growing tips and disbud as required
Pests
May be susceptible to chrysanthemum leaf miner
Diseases
May be susceptible to glasshouse grey mould, powdery mildews and chrysanthemum white rust
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