Chrysanthemum 'Rossano Charlotte' (Rossano Series)
chrysanthemum 'Rossano Charlotte'
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
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
Spring | Green | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Summer | Green Pink | Green | ||
Autumn | Green | |||
Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–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
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
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