About

This cultivar develops a uniform mound shape and produces double orange blossoms in early autumn. The flowers are long-lasting, providing consistent color as the season changes.

About the genus

Chrysanthemum are upright, woody perennials characterized by fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and a variety of flowerhead shapes that bloom from late summer through late autumn.

Growing conditions

Sunlight
Full sun
Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Neutral
Soil moisture
Moist but well-drained
Aspect
West-facing, South-facing
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness
H3

Plant details

Plant type
Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
Habit
Bushy
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height
1 year
Suggested uses
Patio and container plants
Toxicity
Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Care notes

Cultivation
Suited to pot cultivation for flowering outdoors this cultivar is considered half-hardy needing winter protection. Water regularly and feed until flower buds colour up. See chrysanthemum cultivation
Pruning
Pinch out cutting-raised plants at the start of summer to encourage bushiness
Propagation
Propagate by basal cuttings in early spring
Pest resistance
May be susceptible to chrysanthemum leaf miner, glasshouse whitefly and aphids
Disease resistance
May be susceptible to glasshouse grey moulds, powdery mildews and chrysanthemum white rust