Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders, containers and cut flowers.
About
Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger' PBR is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar of the Chrysanthemum genus, known for its upright, woody perennial habit and fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, ideally in a south-facing, sheltered position, and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils including loam, sand, and clay with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, providing interest in the autumn months.
About the genus
Chrysanthemums, sometimes abbreviated to mums or chrysanths, are perennial herbaceous flowering plants in the family Asteraceae that bloom in the autumn. They are native to East Asia and northeastern Europe. Most species originate from East Asia, and the center of diversity is in China.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Chrysanthemum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers, Cut flowers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR
- Propagation
- Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division
- Pest resistance
- Capsid bug, Earwigs, Chrysanthemum eelworm, Aphids, Chrysanthemum leaf miner, Glasshouse red spider mite
- Disease resistance
- Glasshouse grey mould, Powdery mildews, Chrysanthemum white rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR?
Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR need?
Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including loam, sand and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Chrysanthemum 'Amelia Jogger'PBR?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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