Overview
Chrysanthemum 'Baltic Amber' (7b) is a bushy, clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Chrysanthemum, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Chrysanthemum 'Baltic Amber' (7b) 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 'Baltic Amber' is a bushy, clump-forming herbaceous perennial belonging to the genus Chrysanthemum, known for its upright, woody habit and fragrant, pinnately lobed foliage. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun with a south-facing, sheltered aspect and prefers moist but well-drained soil of various types, including loam, sand, and clay, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H4, it is suitable for borders, containers, and cut flowers, with blooms appearing from late summer through autumn. Cultivation involves fertile, well-drained soil, with indoor protection from mid-autumn, and propagation can be achieved by seed, basal softwood cuttings, or division.
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 'Baltic Amber' (7b) 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 'Baltic Amber' (7b)
- 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 'Baltic Amber' (7b)?
Chrysanthemum 'Baltic Amber' (7b) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Chrysanthemum 'Baltic Amber' (7b) need?
Chrysanthemum 'Baltic Amber' (7b) 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 'Baltic Amber' (7b) hardy in the UK?
Chrysanthemum 'Baltic Amber' (7b) 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 'Baltic Amber' (7b)?
Seed, Basal softwood cuttings, Division.
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