Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Yellow'PBR is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Yellow'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 'Amiko Yellow' PBR is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Chrysanthemum genus, known for its fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage and diverse flowerhead shapes. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun on south-facing, sheltered sites with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, including loam, sand, or clay of varying pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it blooms in autumn and is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers. Taller varieties may require staking, and propagation can be achieved through seed, basal softwood cuttings, or division.
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 'Amiko Yellow'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 'Amiko Yellow'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 'Amiko Yellow'PBR?
Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Yellow'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Yellow'PBR need?
Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Yellow'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 'Amiko Yellow'PBR hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Amiko Yellow'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 'Amiko Yellow'PBR?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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